Jerry Simmons, USA - Obituary

erry A. Simmons, 82, who honorably served our country for 30 years, died at his home of 40 years in Ft. Washington, MD on January 17 of natural causes. Col. Simmons received his BS degree from Florida A&M University in 1953 and a Master’s degree from Central Michigan University. After a decorated and illustrious career serving as a pilot and then in command positions with the US Army, he was employed at Lockheed Martin and later GE Aerospace. An advocate for higher education, he was an active member of Florida A&M Alumni Association, Omega Psi Phi fraternity, MOAA, Tuskegee Airmen Association, 174th Assault Helicopter Company Association, NAACP, Habitat for Humanity, and many others. Beloved husband of Lula M. Simmons, he is survived by three children, Marian, Angela, and Jerry III; one grandchild, Tiffany, and many devoted family & friends. Family and friends are invited to Jerry's Life Celebration on Tuesday February 11, 2014 from 9am until time of service at 11am at Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington Md. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on April 29, at 2pm. If you are going to attend please meet at the Administration Building by 12:30pm. Please sign the online guestbook below. If coming from out of town, recommended hotels are (in the order of recommendation): 1) Holiday Inn Express (excellent breakfast buffet, hot tub only) 6055 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22303 (571)257-9555 2) Springhill Suites, Marriott (OK breakfast buffet, pool and hot tub) 6065 Richmond Avenue Alexandria, VA 22303 (571) 481-4441 These are sister hotels located adjacent to each other and you can use the amenities at both locations. Please fly into Reagan Nat'l. Airport (Airport code DCA) and take a 10 minute taxi cab ride to these hotels. *** Transportation departing from the hotels will be provided to and from the church on the day of the funeral. In lieu of flowers, please make a tax-deductible contribution to FAMU/DC Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. You may make your contribution by going to www.dcfamualumni.org and linking to the COL (Ret) Jerry A. Simmons page for details; or mail your check payable to FAMU/DC Alumni Scholarship fund (memo section Jerry A. Simmons) P.O. Box 90306, Washington, DC 20090 or you may contact the Chaplain, Alean Miller 301/388/0240 for further information.