Mr. Iron Alphaious Simmons

SIMMONS, Mr. Iron Alphaious - Age 88, passed away Sunday, April 26 at his residence in Grand Blanc, Michigan. A private viewing will take place. Iron Alphaious Simmons "Al", Son of Louis Frank Simmons Sr. and Ione Verdun was born June 6, 1931 in Verdunville, Louisiana. When Al was a toddler his mother and older brother, Louis Frank Simmons Jr. relocated to Flint Michigan. There he lived with his mother's family where he learned the ethics of hard work and the value of a dollar. He served as an alter boy at Christ The King Catholic Church with his brother Louis until college. He was educated in the Flint Public School system and became a star athlete while attending Flint Central High School earning a football scholarship to Xavier University of Louisiana. In 1950 Al was drafted in the Korean War and served for two years before returning to Flint Michigan where he was hired at General Motors and met his devoted wife Mae Vivian Johnson-Simmons (deceased). He often told the story of how he met Mae at a party and several weeks later saw her walking down the street “looking Fine.” They married less than two years later and welcomed 4 children Bruce, Cindy, Eric and Alecia. During Al’s teen years he worked at the Flint Country Golf Club and later the Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club where he developed the love for golf and later became a member of Vehicle City Golf Club where he participated in many golf tournaments. He never missed a Masters. He was a devoted family man and was an active participant in all his children and grandchildren’s lives. Always out front giving advice and cheering them on. Al was an avid swimmer and spent many summers teaching his children and grand children how to swim in the family pool. Summer vacations were spent traveling with his wife Mae, children and later grandchildren all over the country. His wife, Mae was very active in many organizations and he loved traveling with her and participating in her many newsworthy events. After retiring they spent the winter months in Florida and Las Vegas with their lifelong friends the Garrett’s. Al loved his Verdun and Metcalfe family. Every Sunday after church with family in tow he would stop by and visit his many uncles, aunts and cousins. He loved his Older brother Louis and was often found bragging about Louis's career success as a prominent Atty and Judge. Baby sister Toni was 20 years younger and he always tried to be a helpful big brother. Al was a good honest man, a people person and often the life of the party. His laugh was contagious, and he always had a joke to share and a story to tell. If you were looking for the truth, ask Al he’d tell you. His philosophy was to treat others like you would want to be treated. After retiring from GM he volunteered his time at Saint Vincent De Paul handing out food and furniture to those in need. God Bless his soul. He will be dearly missed. Al leaves to cherish his loving memory 4 devoted children , Bruce Simmons, Cynthia Simmons-Bagley (Michael), Eric Simmons, Alecia Simmons-Moore. 5 grandchildren, Shakira Simmons-Jansen (Wouter) and family, Brandon, and Bruce Jr. Simmons(deceased), Eddie Moore, Michael Al (Michelle)and Kristopher (Ebony) Bagley , 7 great grandchildren Brandon Pardee, Madison, Malaya, Micah, Khloe and Kristopher Jr. Bagley, Laila Simmons, devoted and loving companion Marsha Shine, sister Toni T. Hamilton, Sister-in-law Carrie Simmons, Virginia Elbert and Brian, Cousin Chuck Metcalfe: and host of other family and friends.

Mr. Iron Alphaious Simmons

June 6, 1931 - April 26, 2020