Hansel J. Simmons

Hansel J. "Hank" SimmonsEasley

Mr. Hansel John "Hank" Simmons, 89, husband of the late Frances Youngblood Simmons, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 at his home.

Born in Pickens County, a son of the late John McDaniel and Clovie Jane Lesley Simmons, Mr. Simmons retired from Singer Manufacturing of Pickens with forty years of service, and was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. He was a US Army Veteran having served in WWII.

Surviving are two sons, Gerald Dale Simmons (Sherril) of Easley, and Wendell Jerry Simmons (Melinda) of Liberty; two daughters, Vickie G. Gonzalez, and Tabitha  F. Wohlever (Jimmy), all of Easley; two brothers, Charles and Fulton Simmons, both of Easley; eight grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Simmons was predeceased by a son, John Terrell Simmons; and three brothers, Robert, Elzie and Ilar Simmons.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, with military honors.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside.

Family members are at their respective homes.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.