Mr. James I Simmons (Me Me) was born September 9, 1953 a resident of Mobile, AL. He departed this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at a local hospital. he was preceded in death by his mother Lucy Simmons and two sisters, Maggie and Osa Mae Simmons. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted father, John Simmons, Sr. One sister, Annie B. (Freddie C.) Grission, Columbus, GA; Two brothers, John (Louvenia) Simmons, Lawrence (Lisa) Simmons all of Mobile, AL; A number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. His remains will lie in state at Small' Mortuary (Theodore, AL) on friday August 28, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday August 29, 2009 until the 11:00 a.m. funeral hour. Interment will follow in the Lawn Haven Cemetery. Dignified and professional services entrusted to Small's Mortuary, 7000 Bellingrath Rd, Theodore, AL.