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William Simmons Obituary
William Simmons
COLUMBUS, GA - Mr. William S. Simmons, 47, entered into rest January 1, 2026 in Columbus, GA. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Miriam Simmons & Jasmine Breeland; 3 sons, Daequan Simmons, William Simmons Jr, & Tabias Thomas; mother, Terrie Simmons; father, William (Shirley) Coates; fiancee, Andrea Nix; 6 sisters, Lawanda Simmons, Annette Simmons, Tasha S. Washington, Nicole (Localzo) Hooks, Shaquana Coates, & Shantrail Coates; 1 step-sister, Shanita Merriweather; 2 Grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
G.L. BRIGHTHARP & SONS MORTUARY 390 BEAUFORT ST AIKEN (803) 648-0134 www.glbrightharpmortuary.com
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Rufus R. Hamilton
January 7, 2026
Rufus Rukhan Hamilton sending condolences to the family. I will miss my friend.
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Mitchell Isaac
January 6, 2026
Rest in Paradise my brother
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