John Albert Simmons, born Feb. 9, 1957, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at his residence in Baton Rouge. He was 57 years of age.

He is survived by a daughter, Eda E. Simmons (Jeremy); a sister, Elizabeth S. Smith (Donnie); a brother, David Simmons (Maddy); his mother, Margaret Romano Simmons; uncles; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Soufle Simmons; a daughter, Sara Simmons Langlois; and his father, Albert Simmons Jr.

Services were held on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at Annunciation Catholic Church. Visitation was at 11 a.m., with services at noon, followed by burial at Ponemah Cemetery. The Rev. Father Daniel Brouillette officiated the ceremonies.

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