Cedric R. Simmonds, also known as “Tumba” and “Steady,” of Estate St. John died on Aug. 11.
He was preceded in death by Corliss Lenore Roberts-Simmonds and Cecil Thorval Simmonds Sr.
He is survived by his sons: Hashim, Jahseem and Joseph Simmonds; daughters: Chalima, Michika, Chenelle, Sheniqua and Kwameka Simmonds; grandchildren: Chanesia “Tonka” Ferris, Anaizah James, Skylar and Dillan Gay, Jazmin and Damian Matoo-Simmonds, Kimani, Kiarra and Shana Perdomo; daughter-in-law: Kamilia Matoo; sons-in-law: Darius Clarke and Juan Santos; sisters: Agnes, Althea, Carmen, Celia and Angela Simmonds, and Laureen Simmonds-Berry; brothers: Cecil Jr., Clarence, Clifton, Alton, Arnold, Michael and Clinton Simmonds; sister-in-law: Becky Butcher Simmonds; aunts: Eurita Donovan, Myrtle Roberts and Joyanne Aarndell; and uncles: Elroy and Gustave Roberts.
He is also survived by nieces: Agatha “Aggie” Felix, Priscilla “Prissy” Williams-Mottley, Lereiz Canton, Carmiesia and Tiffany Straker, Camiellia Roberts, Amara Bailey, Jaihda and Sarah Brock, Lucynthia Simmonds-Boomer, Louise Edwards-Morgan, Shereen Simmonds–Mack, Khendrah, Kheyandra, Dainya, Nifi-Tia, Anique, Cynoia and Khailiah Simmonds; and nephews: Carl “Doggie Brown/ Puchie” Schou, Clarence “ Ico” and Earl “ Pepeno” Williams, Jahmar Jean-Marie, Aajah Lattin Malike Coates, Mala’kai Canton, Louis Edwards, Glendon Henry, Franciso and Evan Brock, Michael, Randal, Kaheil, Kaseem, Kamal, Kaleel, Kendall, De’Ondre, Kylan, Kyani, Rabel, Akeil, Kamua and Ashoy Simmonds.
He is also survived by niece-in-law: Lynsey Carr-Simmonds; nephews-in-law: Kenrick “Crush’ Mottley, Keith Morgan and Luis Felix; and great nieces and nephews: Anecia Mento, Amair Mathurin, Jahriah Jean-Marie, Carl, Elijah, Akeem, Eliciah, Jackeem and Jazma Schou, Nichelle Baly, Clement Brown, Mariska and Dayanara Felix, Aisha Williams, Christopher Vitalis, Kayambu, Jahsendi and Acacia Simmonds, Eli and Noah Mack, Mala’kai H. Simmonds, Hailey and Savannah Brock, Kenesha, Shyniah, Michael Jr. and Rafael Simmonds, Louis, Raheem and Zayair Edwards, Reanna and Abel Thompson, Ryniah and Ryniqua Charles, Christopher Joseph, Tishawn and Jamal Quiones, Lakeisha Boomer and Glendon Henry Jr.
He is also survived by great-great nieces and nephews: Ahmisha Messer, Zaria, Zyan, Alexis, Destiny and Alianna Schou, Baleigh Simon, Jaylah Francis, Isabella E.G.E Vitalis, Dashawn’s and Daiya’s Schou; and cousins: Helen I Joseph, Eileen Petersen, Roy, Randy Pate, Sherry, Ellie, Emile, Warren, Robert, Valencia, Roberts, Liz, Naomi, Debbie, Collette, Berice, Gerain, Shermaine, Gary, Shawn, Armalie, Vibert, Evelyn, Norma, Ray, Nitchelle, Floyd, Tony, Marvin, Zelima, Ebony, Andrea, Ricky, Denise, Shyrle, Anan-bell, Austin, Arnold, Wendell, Owen, Kambui, Papi, Elroy Jr., Leroy, Kelone, Dushaune, Alexis, Ruth Ruby, Rochelle, Roxanne, Rasheema, Richard, Ronald, Kareem, Janet, Delita, Beverly, Gleston, Glenroy, Michael, Velette, Ulric, Palmira, Gregory, Edmond, Theresa, Ruth, Edwin, Angeline, Deinse and Gary.
Other survivors include special family and friends: the Simmonds family, Roberts family, Martin family, (adopted-mother) Winfred Canton and family, Sandra Graham and family, Laurtiz Canton, Arden Jean-Marie, David Baltimore, Etta, Indio “Dowes,” Michael “Muncha,” Todman and family, Eulette Hodge, Princess Home Grown family, Romeo “Zikomo” Beazer, Gary Brown, Rhymer brothers, Nathaniel “Woods” Lee, Dean “Gunman” Nurse and family, Warren O’Reilly, Mary Hendricks-Aleman, Graham family, Doris Sutton, Sherrymae Phillips, Sherry “Mack” Hendricks and family, Martinez family, Butcher family, Straker family, Gilbert Hendricks and family, St. Croix Horseman family, Miller family, Jackson family, Kennedy family, Antonio “Tony Felix” Williams, Public Works family, Gallows Bay family, Allrick “Balah” Emmanuel, Jimmy “Shebo” Allen, Chabert Under the Tree family and Frinline “Josie” Moorhead; As well as other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
There will be a viewing at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at Lord God of Sabaoth Lutheran Church. Interment will be at Kingshill Cemetery.
