Southampton County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Simmons, Charles H., 1930 

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CHARLES HENRY SIMMONS

   Charles Henry Simmons, son of Tom and Martha Simmons, died at the home 
of his son, Howard C. Simmons, in Sedley December 21, 1930, after a long 
illness, being confined to his bed six months.  He was born near Sebrell, 
August 22, 1853, and lived in this county all of his life.

   He was twice married, first to Miss Cherry Knight who lived only a 
short time, he then married Miss Virginia Miles, who survives him and who 
was his companion for 47 years.

   He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church, a consistent Christian and a 
faithful church worker and was a deacon in his church for more than 20 years.

   In addition to his widow he survived by four children, Joseph S. Simmons 
of Capron, Howard C. Simmons of Sedley, Mrs. J.H. Grizzard of Branchville, 
and Mrs. R.P. Revelle of Newsoms, 18 grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. 
Nettie Smith, of Washington, N.C.

   Funeral services were held in the home of his son by Rev. J. Sidney Cobb 
and were concluded at the grave by his Pastor, Rev. A.W. Coates.  Interment 
was made in Newsoms Cemetery Monday afternoon, the pallbearers being his 
nephews.


Charles Henry SIMMONS, life-long Southampton Co. resident, 
b. 22 Aug 1853, near Sebrell, d. 21 Dec 1930, Sedley, 
interred in Hollywood Cemetery*, Newsoms, 
"The Tidewater News" (Franklin, VA), Jan. 9, 1931 

*Southampton County Historical Society {SCHS} Cemetery Project, 
   Hollywood list (N-59): 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/hollywd.txt 

His D.Cert. (1146-29849), with his marriage records appended, is posted at: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/vitals/deaths/s552c1dc.txt 

His widow's obit ("Tidewater News," July 27, 1951, p. 6) is posted at: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/obits/s552v1ob.txt 


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