Earl R. Simmons, 80 of Tampa went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 23, 2018 surrounded by his family at Florida Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ruth Simmons. He was born on September 14, 1938 in Bagdad, Florida. His family moved to Tampa in 1956. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Darla Simmons; son, Rodney Simmons; daughter, Darlene Bunner (Rev. Roger Bunner); grandsons, Michael Simmons and Nathan Bunner. He was a faithful member of West Broad Street Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved to watch baseball and his favorite team was the New York Yankees.



The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at MacDonald Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A,M, Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at West Broad Street Baptist Church.

A private interment will be held at Homeland Cemetery in Bartow.





In lieu of flowers, send memorial contributions in his memory to the West Broad Street Baptist Church at 3809 W. Broad Street, Tampa





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