Larry Eugene Simmons, 68, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Saturday, October 14, 2017. His Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 1:00 p.m. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the West Ashley Chapel.

Larry was born June 24, 1949 in Jefferson, Georgia, son of the late Jesse Ardel Simmons and the late Ethel Lee Smallwood Simmons. A Vietnam veteran, he honorably served in the US Army, and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was a former member of the Charleston Elks Lodge #242 and a former president of the Gamecock Club. He later retired as a department manager for Seatrain Mediterranean.

He is survived by three brothers: Carlton E. Simmons (Judy) of James Island, SC, Harold David Simmons (Wanda) of Ft. Pierce, FL, and Ricky Allen Simmons (Linda) of Hollywood, SC; two sisters: Virginia Simmons Patterson of Augusta, GA and Betty Ann Simmons Fewox (Hiram) of Parrottsville, TN; two step-daughters: Brandy C. Santana and Miranda Westervelt (Trey); and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, James Andrew Simmons and two sisters: Shirley Ann Rivers and Jessie Ruth Simmons Easterling.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 1605 Harbor View Road, Charleston, SC 29412.