Larry James Simmons, 61, of Manteo died on Sunday, July 5, 2015. Born in Columbia, NC, he was the son of the late Irvin O’Grady Simmons and Wilma Rhodes Simmons. Larry was a former heavy equipment operator for Basnight Construction and worked in maintenance and gardening at the Island Guest House. He loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener who always had a bountiful harvest. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest.
Larry is survived by six siblings, Russell Gene Simmons of Ft. Pierce, FL, Rose Marie Simmons Mohler of Charlottesville, VA, David Williams Simmons of Manteo, Morris Gene Simmons of Manteo, Doris Simmons Moran of Manteo and Donna Simmons Johns of Manteo. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by four siblings, Irvin Simmons, Norma Simmons Wagner, Douglas Allen Simmons and Richard Mark Simmons.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 4:00 until 6:00 pm at Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo. The family will receive friends and relatives for a gathering after the visitation from 6:30 until 8:30pm at the home of Doris Moran, 142 Etheridge Road, Manteo, NC.
Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.twifordfh.com.
Contact Information:
Twiford Funeral Home (Outer Banks)
500 Budleigh Street, PO Box 595,
Fax: (252) 473-3392
Email: David.Jr@TwifordFH.com
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Sylvia Donski Kirk
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. My you find peace and comfort.
Love,
Sylvia
George & Linda Pearce, Manteo NC
Our sympathies to his family and friends.
RC & Pat Jump, Manteo NC
Very sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Wilson
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your brother, Larry. He will be missed by many. May God give ya’ll comfort and peace for now and in the days ahead.
Greg Pinckard
I am sorry for your loss. I did not know Larry for very long, but he was always nice and helpful to me. He will be missed by all of Manteo.
I hope you find solace in the days to come.
Bryan Stevens
So saddened for your loss. Larry was an honorable man. He will be missed. Bless your family. You are all in my prayers.
Becky Montague smith
So sorry for your loss. Larry was a great guy.
Wayne & Linda Dunn
We’re so sorry to hear of your brother’s death. You have our deepest sympathy.
Robin Daniels Holt
So sorry to hear….sweet man, great friend.
Danny and Dina Etheridge
So sorry to hear this of Larry. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Mary Jolliff Moore
Morris and Doris and all the Simmons clan, please accept my condolences and know that prayers on your behalf are going up. Love, Mary Moore
VANESSA WALSTON
DORIS PLEASE EXCEPT MY CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF YOUR BROTHER, I AM TRUELY SO VERY SORRY! I REMEMBER LAST MONTH I WAS IN YOUR SHOP WHEN A CALL CAME IN FROM HIM OR FAMILY THAT WAS BAD NEWS YOU WERE SO UPSET , I WANTED TO DO SOMETHING TO TAKE AWAY YOUR PAIN, THEN ONLY WORDS OF COMFORT THAT I CAN OFFER IS THAT YOU ARE IN THOUGHTS & PRAYERS OF MANY . KEEP HIS MEMORIES CLOSE IN YOUR HEART THAT CAN’T BE TAKEN FROM YOU . MY PRAYER IS THAT YOU ALLOW JESUS TO CARRY YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME, LEAN ON HIS EVERLASTING ARMS . IF I CAN DO ANY THING FOR YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW —– HUGS & PRAYERS GOD BLESS YOU FAMILY AT THIS TIME! VANESSA WALSTON
Diane & Dennis Bigley
Dennis and I are so very sorry for your family’s loss. May God and his angels watch over you during this difficult time.
Faye Lewark Daniels
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time; may your memories bring you comfort.
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” ~~ Eskimo Proverb
Marcia Sawyer Bryant
I first met Larry when I worked with your mom at the “Manteo Motel” when I was in 8th grade. I loved your Mom and she loved all of y’all….Larry was in and out of there all the time. Always a big smile and quite the charmer! He looked out for me many years after that here and there. He was a handful for sure but had a HUGE heart! I know he will be missed.
Karen Berry
Doris, i am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Andrea Tillett McConnell
so sad to hear of Larry ‘s passing. He was a great guy. Peaceful thoughts to the family.
C.L. Quidley
I’m very sorry to hear about Larry passing. I’ll always remember him we shared alot of laughs together every time we would see each other we would stop and talk about alot of things. And we would always go our separate ways laughing.
Erica Stein
I hope your grieving is short and the wonderful memories of a loving brother comfort you.
He will always be in your heart.
Laurie Hodges
My thoughts are with your family. Larry & I went back a long way, as you know. I will hold on to the fun memories forever.
Holly Jones McCool
My sincere condolences of the passing of your brother, Larry. I remember him from way back. May you be comforted at this time.
Aloha O’e (until we meet again)
Much love,
Holly
Judy Bailey
Im so sorry for your loss
Patty Callum
i can’t belive he is gone. Thinking of you all.
Ricky and Crystal Basnight
So very sorry for your loss.
Holly Meekins Williams
To all of Larry’s family —
Larry was a good friend to many of us growing up in Dare County. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace in many good memories. Thinking of all of you at this time.