Hardy Simmons Obituary

I pray that as the days and weeks pass the memories do not fade, but comfort you and give you strength to carry on

Arthur Green

I am sorry to hear about Hardy passing away. My condolences to you and your family. I have many fond memories of family cookouts and gatherings that my children and I attended at the Simmons' household. I always looked forwarded to 'chowing down' on Hardy's okra soup!

Again my sympathies to the family...

I wanted to take this time to first thank all of you for leaving such wonderful thoughts and reflections to our family in our time of bereavement. now to my family i know we all thought that uncle hardy would have been with us forever in a way he still is. through his children and grandchildren and God had granted him the priviledge to be there for his great grandchild who was a star in his eyes as well. he was a father, husband, dad, patriarch, disciplinarian, "judge", advisor, "mr. fixit" and like rev. hodges said his son referred to him a "cool cat". let us remember uncle hardy with smiles and love each other in honor of his memory. i love you all.

TO:mrs. brenda and family, may god bless you all.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Brenda & Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I rermember always seeing Mr. Simmons coming to the bank everyday. Be strong, Mr. Simmons is watching over you all.

Marie,Brenda and Family, you have my condolensces on the loss of your loved one, Hardy was indeed special, he wil be missed. Treasure the time and all the precious memories that you shared with him. May God Bless and keep all of you.
Love and deep sympathy, Harriette (chee-chee's sister)

Our hearts are heavy with sadness because we have truly lost a great person and a good friend. We would like to express our sincere sympathy to the family and ask that you lean on each other for comfort and support during this most difficult time. Words cannot express how wonderful a person Brother Hardy Simmons was. He will forever live our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

To Marie and Family:
We are very saddened to hear of Hardy's passing, and know how difficult this must be. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hardy was always a thoughtful, kind and gentle soul, and he loved all of you deeply. We shall forever treasure the time spent with you and Hardy during a recent trip to Jacksonville. May God comfort and bless you during this time and always.

Family, be strong-God is in the driving seat. He is with his father now and is well taken care off.
The Citadel Gift Shop

Dear Nicole and Family:
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Simmons' passing. He was such an inspiration to see and always had a kind wave to bestow and a smile on his face. His love for his family was exemplary. Take comfort in that love. Our prayers are with you all. The Bagwells, Northside Drive

To the Simmons family,

I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy and hope that the kind words
of your family and friends will make this difficult time a bit easier to bear.
Hardy was very special to me, and I will always remember him fondly.

We are sorry to hear about your lost, Prayers are with you and your family. Remember God is with all of you always and he will never leave or put more on you than you can bear. Trust in him always and he will strenghten your path.

Brenda and Simmons family,

I was sorry to hear of your loss. Know that me and my family are praying for you and your family as you all go through this dark season. Remember in everything trust God.

Be Blessed~

You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your love one. Know that our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

To the Simmons Family:

You have our condolences and our sympathy. Just trust in God and he will see you all throught this difficult time. We are family and you can count on us. Let us know if you need anything.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

"May His Peace be with you during the days of bereavement - Trust in the Lord and you will meet again. God is good all the time and all the time God is good. His grace endures forever.

Samiyah and Family,

At a time like this, family is all you have to lean on. Find strength in each other, eventhough part of the chain is broken. It can be welded back together with the love and memories of Mr. Hardy. Stay strong and always remember god is love.

Nicole,
You and your family have my sincere sympathy in the loss of your father, I will always remember how your parents came to CDA and helped you get your classroom together, you are truly blessed to have had such a wonderful and attentive parent. Pull from his strength, God will see you through this.

Simmons Family,

Tommy and I are praying that you be encouraged during the loss of Mr. Hardy. God is a Comforter and a Healer. Your burdens he will bear and His Peace will carry you through this time and forever more.

Brenda, Sorry to hear about your loss, But always remender God is in control, and he is with you and your family always.

We want you to know that we are praying for you and that God will continue to give you the strength and faith you need during your hours of bereavement.

Samiyah, and Family:
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Hardy. Your family has been through difficult times lately. I have always heard when it rains it pours, please remember when the sun does come out the flowers will bloom. You are in my prayers during this sad time. If you need anything I am here.
With blessings, Elizabeth, Kias, Mekhi, and Maya Barlow.

To the Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Knowing that Mr.Hardy was a Great husband, father, and grandfather.
Be Blessed...

Samiyah,
I know that he was like your father as well you always came into VZW with stories of what he said to make us laugh our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family stay encouraged and remember we are always here for you. Love you girl.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brenda:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

To the Simmons Family:The Bible says in all things give thanks. I thank God for the love I saw Mr Hardy give to his mother I would always see them together And it did not appear to me that there was something else he would rather be doing. Of the three sons that I have My wish is for them to be as attentative as Mr Hardy was to Mrs. Rebecca. That speaks volume of his CHARACTER!!!!!!!!!

To: My Girl Shilyn, I know that you are going to miss your Grand dad, We will keep praying for you and everyone. Your Auntie Deb, John, LaVarris and Domo loves you.

To The Simmons Family, I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the lost of husband, Dad, and Grand dad, he was such a kind hearted person, he will truly be missed. To Mrs.Marie, Brenda, Nikki, Torrance and all of the grandkids, Please know that God know all things and he don't put more on than you can bear. Keep your eyes on the sparrow.

To the Simmons family, we (the Drayton family) express our deepest sympathy and offer our love and prayers during your time of bereavement. Know that everyone in the Petersfield community loved and will miss Mr. Hardy. Look to the hills from with cometh your help, all your help comes from the Lord. Love you all,

I extend my sincere condolences to you all. Hardy was so kind to pick me up from the airport when I visited Charleston, SC at Ms. Rebecca's home. He also carried me back to the airport as well. I do pray the LORD comforts and strengthens you all tenderly right now. Life comes with aches and pains for purification. We endure them all until the LORD calls us to our eternal home to His prepared place which is only prepared for those who love Him and Hardy did.
Lizzie M. Daniels
(Louise Elston's sister)

"Mr. Hardy" as we called him in the Petersfield Community would come out of his house (hot or cold) to open his store for us kids. I'll always remember his kindness and generosity. He had patience with us, even when we didn't know what kind of candy we wanted! He will be missed. He was my sister's landlord, and always treated her with respect, and that means alot. The family is in our thoughts.

The the Simmons Family,
I was deeply saddened when I found out about the passing of Mr. Hardy, he was truly a nice man and an awesome servant of God. Family take comfort in knowing he is with Lord. Prov 3:5 Trust in the lord with all thine heart and lean not on your own understanding.

Love You All,

Nicole and Family,
I am truly sory to hear about your lost. Remember that God never gives us more than we can bear. Hold on to his unchanging hands and things will be all right. You and your family are in my prayers, if you need anything,please don't hesitate to ask. All my prayers and love to you and your family. Again my deepest sympathy...

Marie, Brenda, Torrence, Nicki, Samiyah and family:
We were deeply saddened when we learned of Hardy's death. It was as if we lost a family member for surely you have made us feel a part of your family. The days ahead are going to be rough, but if you keep the faith and lean on each other; you will make it! I am certain that is what Hardy would say to you. May the Lord comfort and guide you. Remember, we are only a phone call away. We love you! Bernard and Vi Richards

Nicole,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Just remember that GOD knows best and does everything for a reason! Take solace in knowing that Mr. Simmons is now resting and in no pain.

Thank you all for your kind words and condolences for my Uncle Hardy. Please continue to keep Aunt Marie and the rest of the family uplifted in prayer. It means more to us than you can imagine.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

To the Simmons Family
My prayers goes out to you in the lost of Mr. Simmons, he was a very kind and giving person the community will miss him be strong for weeping endures for the night but joy cometh in the moring. Be Blessed!!

To the Simmons family, Marie, Brenda, Nicole, Torrance, and the rest of the family, I am so sorry to hear of your lost. But remember that God knows best, and he will see you through, keep your hands in his. My love and Prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely Ophelia (Monroe) Montaque

Thank You All for Your Kind Words and Prayers.
Nicole T. Simmons

To The Family:

On behalf of the James (Jimmy) and Josephine (Deceased) Smalls family:

It is with deepest sympathy to hear of the passing of Mr. Hardy. He has always been a kind and respected man in the Petersfield community.

Mrs. Rebecca, Mrs. Marie, Brenda and others of the family, we love you. May God strenghthen you during this difficult time.

Pastor Gertie S. Ford & Family

The Simmons Family,

My heart was sadden to hear of the passing of Mr. Hardy. God will take you through this, just trust him and lean and depend on him. My prayers are with you. With all my Love

Nicole,
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family in the death of your father. I'm so sorry. I know y'all were very close and that he was a very important person in your children's lives, as a caretaker. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.