Leonard Alonzo Simmons, Jr.

Mr. Leonard Alonzo Simmons, Jr., age 48, of 803 East Green Street, Wilson was called to eternal rest on Saturday, March 9, 2019.  A service of remembrance will be held Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 2 pm at Peace Church, 2838 Tilghman Road, Wilson.  Pastor Brian Tippett will officiate.  

Loving memories are cherished by his wife, Cynthia Simmons fo the home; his daughters and sons, Brittany Shearard, Disheema McQueen, Naomi Baldwin, Diquiera Simmons, Tazmara Simmons, Leandra Simmons, Erica Shearard, Travis Saunders, Antavious Shearard, Octavious Shearard, Tyreke Farmer, Isaac Farmer, Joshua Joyner, Amontae' Joyner, Trevon Williams and Laniya Joyner all of Trenton, NJ; his parents, Anna Marrone, Samuel "Popo" Marrone and Leonard Simmons, Sr. all of Trenton, NJ; six sisters, Lisa Anderson (Dean), Lenore Butler (Walter), Karen Prescott (Eric), Tina Carlton (Michael) and Nikeba Jackson all of Trenton, NJ; three brothers, Alonzo Simmons, Nichlos Jackson and Donald Robinson all of Trenton, NJ; eleven grandchildren, seven god children, his mother-in-law, Bettie Farmer of Wilson, NC; two sisters-in-law, seven brothers-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

The family is receiving friends at the residence and will assemble there at 1 pm on Sunday in preparation for the funeral procession.  Please keep the Simmons Family in prayer.  Condolences may be directed to carronsfuneralhome.com or faxed to 252.237.0120.  They may also be emailed to carronsfuneralhome@gmail.com.

Professional and caring service has been entrusted to Carrons Funeral Home, "The Willing Friend".