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Derrick Simmons Obituary

Derrick Simmons N. Charleston - The family of Mr. Derrick L. Simmons announces his celebration of life services which will be held on Sunday, June 24, 2018 2:00PM at Christ Temple Church 1309 Sumner Ave. N. Charleston, SC. Interment: St. Paul UM Church-Ravenel, SC. Mr. Simmons was proceeded in death by his mother, Ms. Rachel Simmons. He is survived by his children, Yaziah G. Simmons, Adrian McNeal (Ashante), Sha'Tajda Rivers, Eric Carter and Shandaya Gause; his father, Mr. Walter Creel; his siblings, Demetrius Simmons, Darrell Simmons, David Simmons, Marlon Creel, Jeffrey Creel, Walter Creel and Angela Buck; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing for Mr. Simmons will be on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 3:00-6:00PM at Dickerson Mortuary, LLC. Condolences may be sent to DICKERSON MORTUARY, LLC "Where Service Is The Key" 4700 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston, SC 29405 Phone(843)718-0144. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23, 2018.

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Big Rome BROTHERS

June 18, 2023

Miss you

susan brown

June 10, 2020

Miss you so much my nephew you were such a blessing in our lives, you are gone but never forgotten. You brought so much laughter and love to all of us that knew you ! Aunt Snoopy!

Melody Holmes

June 25, 2018

My condolences to the Simmons family. RIP Derrick aka Deedee

Reggie Smith

June 24, 2018

May God bless you and your family!

Uneek Brown

June 24, 2018

My condolences to the family during this time of bereavement.

John & Carla Singletary

June 24, 2018

Cuz you will never be forgotten, because you will live in our hearts forever.

Susan -Simmons Brown

June 23, 2018

I pray God's blessing, and ask him to bless DD's family I'm heartbroken about the passing of my little sister's very first baby. I'm praying for family as well as his friends he left behind but we all need to get closer to God and pray for each other. Ps.121!

Cassandra Staples

June 23, 2018

My condolences to the family. RIP Derrick

T W

June 23, 2018

Sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" strengthen your family during this difficult time (Isaiah 61:1,2)

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