Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BurialOld Fort, North Carolina [20580]
FatherClyde Freeman CONNER (1913-1999)
MotherNellie BROWN (1918-2000)
Spouses
DeathSep 11, 2024, Alamance County, North Carolina [20516]
BurialBush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church, North Carolina Hwy 62, 101 Cherry Grove Rd, Jericho, Caswell County, North Carolina [20516]
FatherPorter Gold SIMMONS (1906-1991)
MotherMinnie Alice TERRELL (1905-1975)
MarriageJun 1985 [20516]
Children(Confidential, Male)
Obituary Online notes for Jewell CONNER
2/5/2013
Jewell Conner Simmons
BURLINGTON — Jewell Conner Simmons, 72, of 81 Porter G. Simmons Road, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Rutherford County, she was the wife of Johnny C. Simmons and daughter of the late Clyde Freeman and Lillie Brown Conner. She was a lifelong homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Johnny C. Simmons, of the home; son, Kenneth Wayne Conner of Old Fort; brothers, Carroll Conner and Jerry Conner, both of Tryon, Jack Conner of Newton, Ray Conner of Marion and Pat Conner of Old Fort; sisters, Josephine C. Brown and Karen C. Harris, both of Marion, Peggy C. Davis of Old Fort.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Lillie C. Hodge.
The family will receive friends at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2012 from 6-8pm.
Funeral services will be held at a later date in Old Fort, N.C.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [20580]
Jewell Conner Simmons
BURLINGTON — Jewell Conner Simmons, 72, of 81 Porter G. Simmons Road, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Rutherford County, she was the wife of Johnny C. Simmons and daughter of the late Clyde Freeman and Lillie Brown Conner. She was a lifelong homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Johnny C. Simmons, of the home; son, Kenneth Wayne Conner of Old Fort; brothers, Carroll Conner and Jerry Conner, both of Tryon, Jack Conner of Newton, Ray Conner of Marion and Pat Conner of Old Fort; sisters, Josephine C. Brown and Karen C. Harris, both of Marion, Peggy C. Davis of Old Fort.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Lillie C. Hodge.
The family will receive friends at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2012 from 6-8pm.
Funeral services will be held at a later date in Old Fort, N.C.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [20580]
Obituary Online notes for Johnny Clifton (Spouse 1)
9/12/2024
Johnny Clifton Simmons
June 23, 1943 — September 11, 2024
Burlington, NC
Johnny Clifton Simmons, age 81, departed this life unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born as the ninth of 10 children to the late Porter Gold Simmons and late Minnie Alice Terrell Simmons, he lived his entire life in the Anderson community of Caswell County.
He was a meek, humble and kind hearted man with a love for photography and music. He operated his own photography studio, aptly named Simmons Studio, from his home in the late 1970s. Even in his later years he carried a camera with him everywhere he went, photographing his friends and the scenery he enjoyed. He enjoyed playing the guitar, with his favorite music being country, western, and trucking songs. He had an extensive collection of record albums from the 60’s and 70’s. Clifton or "JC" as he was known to his friends had a 35+ year career as a truck driver with the Kaiser-Roth Corporation. He loved his Gold Toe socks and made sure that everyone in his family had an ample supply.
During one of his delivery runs to the mountains of North Carolina, he met Jewel Connors, who became his wife in June 1985. Their marriage lasted 27 years until her death from ovarian cancer in 2013.
Clifton had an entrepreneurial spirit and started several other small businesses from his home, from which his family benefited from his overstock. He was generous to a fault, donating to several charities, and always willing to lend a hand. He enjoyed his meals with his friends at the Three Points Grill in Anderson and Skid's Drive-In in Burlington.
Along with his parents and his wife, Clifton was preceded in death by his six sisters, Dorothy Herndon, Claudia Clayton, Alice Harrison, Elsie Overman, Leona Miles, and Mildred Davis; and by one brother, Billy Simmons. He is survived by his brothers, James "Jimmy" Simmons (Cheryl) and Gilbert Simmons (Ann), both of the Anderson community; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Jason Simmons. The family will receive friends from 2:30 – 4:00 PM Saturday afternoon at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory and other times at the home of his brother, Gilbert Simmons.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to your charity of choice is appreciated.
You may send condolences and sign the online register at www.lowefuneralhome.com.
Johnny Clifton Simmons
June 23, 1943 — September 11, 2024
Burlington, NC
Johnny Clifton Simmons, age 81, departed this life unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born as the ninth of 10 children to the late Porter Gold Simmons and late Minnie Alice Terrell Simmons, he lived his entire life in the Anderson community of Caswell County.
He was a meek, humble and kind hearted man with a love for photography and music. He operated his own photography studio, aptly named Simmons Studio, from his home in the late 1970s. Even in his later years he carried a camera with him everywhere he went, photographing his friends and the scenery he enjoyed. He enjoyed playing the guitar, with his favorite music being country, western, and trucking songs. He had an extensive collection of record albums from the 60’s and 70’s. Clifton or "JC" as he was known to his friends had a 35+ year career as a truck driver with the Kaiser-Roth Corporation. He loved his Gold Toe socks and made sure that everyone in his family had an ample supply.
During one of his delivery runs to the mountains of North Carolina, he met Jewel Connors, who became his wife in June 1985. Their marriage lasted 27 years until her death from ovarian cancer in 2013.
Clifton had an entrepreneurial spirit and started several other small businesses from his home, from which his family benefited from his overstock. He was generous to a fault, donating to several charities, and always willing to lend a hand. He enjoyed his meals with his friends at the Three Points Grill in Anderson and Skid's Drive-In in Burlington.
Along with his parents and his wife, Clifton was preceded in death by his six sisters, Dorothy Herndon, Claudia Clayton, Alice Harrison, Elsie Overman, Leona Miles, and Mildred Davis; and by one brother, Billy Simmons. He is survived by his brothers, James "Jimmy" Simmons (Cheryl) and Gilbert Simmons (Ann), both of the Anderson community; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Jason Simmons. The family will receive friends from 2:30 – 4:00 PM Saturday afternoon at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory and other times at the home of his brother, Gilbert Simmons.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to your charity of choice is appreciated.
You may send condolences and sign the online register at www.lowefuneralhome.com.