Joseph Simmons, Jr.

The life of Joseph Simmons, Jr. began when he blessed his parents, Joseph Simmons, Sr. and Gertrude Franklin Simmons with his birth in Denver, Colorado. He was the third child born in the family. He was raised surrounded by his brothers, Kenneth, Gary and his sister, Gail. Growing up in Denver, he and his brother, Kenny were extremely close. Joseph was known as his shadow but Kenny liked being the leader. As a child, he was called "Baby" until he was old enough to say "stop calling me Baby." The family then starting calling him "Baby Joe" and as he got older it went to "Papa Joe." Joseph received his formal education in Denver, where he graduated from East High School. In 1972, Joseph enlisted in the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he was stationed in Japan and California. He served with honor and distinction and was honorably discharged. Joseph was the proud father of a son, named Kyle J. Reynolds. He was later blessed with two grandsons, Isaiah and Kyle, Jr. The family shared many happy and precious memories together. Joseph was employed in several different types of jobs. He worked several years for Burlington Northern Railroad. Everywhere he worked, he was remembered as being hard working , easy going and dedicated. He performed all assigned duties with a spirit of excellence. A man of faith and belief in the Lord, Joseph accepted the Lord as his personal savior at a very early age. He was baptized at Holy Spirit Baptist Church. He and Penny attended Salem Missionary Baptist Church along with his mother. He worshipped with the church for almost fifteen years. Joseph was a fun loving man who enjoyed life and those he encircled. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and hanging out with family and friends. His closest friends, Leon Wilson, Leroy Johnson, Chester Brooks, his brother, Gary and his longtime companion and friend, Penny Collins will miss the many happy moments they all shared together. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known,"Papa Joe" who had a heart of gold. To know Joseph was to love him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Gertrude Simmons, Sr. and his brother, Kenneth L. Simmons, Jr. Joseph Simmons, Jr. departed this life on April 23, 2013, in Denver, Colorado. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include his son, Kyle J. Reynolds; a brother, Gary A. (Robin) Simmons; his sister, Gail A. Lee; his grandsons, Isaiah and Kyle J. Reynolds, Jr. all of Denver, Colorado; his nieces, Paletha (Thomas) Barnes and Ebony (Robert) Walker of Elmore City, Oklahoma, and a host nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funeral Cremation Receptions - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Visitation: 4/30/2013 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 5/1/2013 at 11:00 AM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 5/1/2013 - Fort Logan National Cemetery - Denver, CO