Stanley George Simmons, the adorable baby boy of F.J. Simmons and Alice Moore Simmons, was welcomed into the Simmons family on Oct.17, 1956. He was a lifelong resident of Madison. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Earline Tensley; siblings: Tommie Mitchell, Willie Moore, Marty Roberts Simmons, Lora Lee Richardson and (most recently) Freddie James Simmons.
Celebration of life services, with COVID-19 restrictions, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in the sanctuary of St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 497 SW Georgetown Road, in Madison. A public viewing and visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 in the chapel of J.P. Moore Mortuary, 379 W. Base Street, in Madison, (850) 973-6677. Earthly bed of slumber: Oakridge No.1 Cemetery, in Madison.
Having grown up in the Georgetown community, Stanley George was best known by the nickname he was given early in his life, “Horse” (from the popular western series Bonanza). He loved his family but had a special bond with his grandchildren. He was a people person who enjoyed trash talking and spending time with his buddies at Sarah Ellen store. During his spare time, he also enjoyed fishing.
Horse received his education in the Madison County School District. He often reflected with fondness his experiences at school and on the Madison High School “Cougar” football team.
Early in his life, Horse accepted Christ as his redeemer and became a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church. His faith and love for the Lord grew daily.
Horse was a working man and a family provider who developed his work ethic early in life, specifically from his tobacco field experience. For nearly 30 years his work history included his employment at Dixie Packers meat processing plant, Gold Kist poultry plant, and finally, at Superior Trees nursery. There had been occasions when he had transportation problems, that instead of missing work, he walked from Madison to his job, in Lee.
Stanley Simmons' body had begun to get tired. Therefore, on Monday, Oct.25, 2021, he closed his loving eyes and fell into eternal sleep, transitioning from this earthly life to live forever with his heavenly Father.
Loved ones who will forever cherish his life, legacy and loving memory are his son: James Edwards, of Madison; daughters: Sandy Stephens, of Panama City, Fla.; Kenyata Boatman (Dwayne) and Latara Simmons, all of Madison; brothers: J.W. Simmons and Ray Charles Simmons, both of Madison; and Ricky Simmons (Tonja), of Daytona Beach, Fla.; sisters: Mary Alice Robinson, of Clearwater, Fla.; and Toney Hampton (Paul), of Madison; sister-in-law: Patricia Tensley, of Cairo, Ga.; special niece: Dana Davis, of Madison; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; god-daughters: Yolanda Feacher and Nijeria Allen; friends at Sarah Ellen Store; many other sorrowing relatives and loving friends.
Final care and compassionate services are being provided to the Simmons family, with love, care and uncompromising dignity, by J.P. Moore Mortuary & Cremation Services, in Madison, (850) 973-6677; Jamarien "J.P." Moore, Mortician.