Ulysses Grant Simmons Jr. was born November 12, 1953 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Mr. Ulysses Simmons Sr. and the late Neily Judd Simmons. He was called home to be with his Lord Monday November 2, 2020.
Ulysses graduated from Steubenville High School. He was a construction worker and welder by trade. He worked tirelessly until his retirement.
Ulysses is preceded in death by parent’s Ulysses Simmons and Neily Judd Simmons, a sister Donna Lynne Simmons, a brother Robert Lee Simmons and son Shelton Coleman.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory a loving wife of 21 years, Jennifer Ede Legemah Simmons, a daughter Alessia Payne, grandchildren, Jasmine Wilson Rodrigues (Gustavo), Elaina Coleman, Xavier Payne, Shavahn Payne-Delph. Great grandsons Malaqui S. Lucas and Giovanni J. Rodriques. Brothers, Willie (Doris) Harris, Hamilton (Darla) Simmons, Jeffrey Simmons, and Michael (Crystal) Simmons, and sister Lillian Benjamin, whom he loved and cherished.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Caliman Funeral Services. Viewing will be held on Wednesday November 11, 2020 from 10am to 12 noon with a private service for immediate family beginning at noon. Due to Covid 19, social distancing will be enforced. Masks must be worn.