In Loving Memory

February 13, 1970 – December 21, 2014

Michael Shannon Simmons, 44, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 21, 2014. Michael was an avid biker and he loved the Lord. He ministered to the homeless and he enjoyed praise and worship. His life was all about Jesus. He was active in Rev Up 4 Hope Homeless Ministries, Underground Mobile, a teen music ministry, he held prayer groups in his home weekly, and he was always surrounded by friends who loved him. He worked at University of South Alabama medical center where he was a member of the local 505 Electrical Union.

 He is survived by his wife, Joyce Rawls Simmons; his sons, Michael (Tia) Mclain, Justin (Candice) Walker; daughters, Shannon Simmons, Allison “Peanut” Simmons, Brittnie (Issac) Kapua; his mother, Martha Voncile Peters and step father, Nicholas Peters Jr.; brothers, Thomas Jason “Scooter” (Tabitha) Simmons, Robert Bradley (Deborah) Simmons, Nicholas (Donna) Peters III; sisters, D. Kristine Borchardt, Monica Gayle (Darryl) Knight; his five grandchildren, Luke Gavin Mclain, Brantley Odom, Tristan Kapua, Darrius Kapua, and Alexis Walker.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael’s honor to www.mbkmissions.com or www.guitarsforthecure.org. Expressions of condolence may be made at www.hughesfh.com. Arrangements are by Hughes Funeral Home and Crematory, 7951 American Way, Daphne, AL 36526.