Michael Denold Simmons born October 20, 1964 to Robert Lee Simmons, Sr. and Annie Land Parks and passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Simmons, Sr., stepfather, Alphonso Parks, and aunts, Terotha Murphy and Sara Johnson.

Michael attended Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and was a graduate of Parkland High School, Class of 1983. He was an exceptional football player for the Parkland High School Mustangs. A diehard Carolina Panther's fan, his love for the game of football continued well past his high school days.

Bethlehem Holiness Church is where he was a member but he often attended Dreamland Park Baptist Church with his mother. He served his community as a former employee of the City of Winston-Salem.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Anthanet Simmons; mother, Annie L. Parks; stepchildren, Anthony (Kawanis) Whitley, Tiana (Timothy) Johnson; five grandchildren, with one near and dear to his heart, Micah Horne, who called him Pawpaw; three greatgrandchildren; brothers, Robert Simmons, Jr., Arnold Sim[1]mons, and Earnest Simmons of Winston-Salem, NC; sister, Robin Pratt of Candor, NC; sister-in-law, Betina Duncan; aunts, Julia Gantt, Elder Mary Blair, Okeather Connelly, Donnie May Bennett of Southern Pines, NC, Jackcine (Jerry) Laughlin of Farmer, NC and Callene Alston of Asheboro, NC; uncles, Don (Doris) Simmons of Asheboro, NC and Ben Britton of Winston-Salem, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral service will be private. Mr. Simmons may be publicly viewed on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home.

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