Richard Simmons

Richard Antonio Simmons affectionately known as “Pee Wee” by his family was born to Valerie Slay Simmons and David Strickland on October 21, 1987. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior during his early years while attending Greater Works Than These Ministries. He left this life on July 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Robert Frank Simmons who raised him; uncle, Joseph Simmons; and his paternal grandmother, Janice Strickland. Pee Wee was a 2007 graduate of Brunswick High School. During his senior year in High School, he had the opportunity to serve as a bailiff for the Honorable Judge Orion Douglas in which he gained valuable training experience. He leaves to cherish his memories, son, Karson Simmons; daughter, Raylen Simmons; mother, Valerie Slay Jackson (Willie); his father, David Strickland; his maternal grandmother who raised him, Margarite Simmons; brothers, Maurice Simmons, Dominique Thompson (Taylor), and Durego Dicks; cousins/brothers, Tyberious Carington, Anthony Dunson, Donnie Baldwon (Jazzmine) and Herman Raul; sisters, Tiasia Montana and Ryleigh Farrell; uncle, Gregory (Shawn) Simmons; aunts, Angela (Craig) Hobbs; Linda (Thomas) Smith, Terri (Darnell) Baker, Cherish (Anthony) Bennett, Kris Cameron, and Susan Mason; grand aunts, Louise Alford and Geothel Baldwon; god-sisters, Jalayai Culbreath and Kia Robbins; childhood friends are his cousin/brother, Donnie Baldwon, Raphael Golden, and Tonya Edwards; a special friend, Jeannette Heidt; and a host of cousins, nieces, family, and friends. Pee Wee will forever be remembered for his love for his family and his infectious smile.