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Willie R. Simms


Sunrise: April 4, 1944

Sunset: October 19, 2021

Willie Raymond Simms (Ice Man) Was born April 4, 1944 in Nansemond County also known as Suffolk VA to the late Wilbert and Otelia Simms. He departed his Earthly Home on October 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by Family.

Willie Raymond Simms (Ice Man) was proceeded in death by his three brothers Ernest Simms, James Thomas Simms and Wilbert Purnell Simms.

Willie was known to many as (Pudding) and others as (Ice Man). Willie was a dedicated, hard working family man who took no mess. He worked for bowing Trucking Company and Royster Fertilizer for over twenty plus years, Willie decided to retire to spend more time with family. He enjoyed watching his granddaughter sing and dance in the middle of the living room and providing a better life for her.

He leaves to cherish many loving and wonderful memories:  to his wife of thirty five years and was the love of his life Marie Futrell Simms. They was blessed with a union of two daughters Jessica Marie Stephens of Portsmouth VA and Rhonda Lee Simms of the home and also one son Milan Lamont Whitehurst of San Antonio Texas. One granddaughter his heart Serenity Stephens. He also leaves one Brother Ivan Lee Simms (Cynthia) of Suffolk VA. He also leaves with wonderful memories Host relatives and friends.

Viewing Monday, October 25, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, VA 23701 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Tuesday, October 26, 2021 2:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service Portsmouth Chapel Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens 3920 Airline Boulevard Chesapeake, VA 23321 *Masks Required*

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    Bonita Foreman says

    My deepest condolences to you and your family Marie praying for you all

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    Malade Morris says

    My deepest condolences to you and the rest of the family Deacon Simms. I love you guys to the moon and back..

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    Malade Morris says

    My deepest condolences to you and the rest of the family Deacon Simms. I love you guys to the moon and back.

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    Bobby Norfleet says

    My deepest condolences to you and your family . Pudding and I have been friends for over 50 year’s
    From the Norfleet family to the Simms family our deepest condolences
    Bobby Norfleet and The NORFLEET RACING FAMILY

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