Michael L. Simms Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael Lamont Simms was born February 7, 1981, in St. Louis, MO to the union of Charles Clark and Joyce Ann Simms. He was the only child born to this union. Both of his parents proceeded him in death. Michael “Mike G” attended Melville Public Schools and was a star track and field athlete. He had many achievements throughout his life. As a child, he was a champion boxer who traveled statewide with Gamble boxing of Saint Louis. He was a Golden Glove champion. He also excelled in sports including football with Herbert Hoover and Matthew Dickey’s Boys Club. He was also a part of the Boys Scouts of Greater St. Louis. He was baptized at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis, MO under the leadership of Reverend Sammie E. Jones. Michael “Mike G” loved his family and his friends deeply. He adored all of his children the most. It was also, well known that Michael loved his grandmother Annie Ruth. From day one, she raised and loved him as her own child. She was as a mother to him. Their bond was inseparable. He leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved children Travis Simms, LaNautica “Nana” Simms, Ashanti Simms, and Makell Hemphill; his uncle Nathaniel “Von” Simms; his cousins Natisha (Jason) Wilson and Jessica (Brian) Miller. Special acknowledgment to his stepfather Ronald (Gail) Walker, and his step-siblings Angie Moore, Ronald Walker, Jr., Dominique Moore & Ronisha Walker, and a host of extended family and life-long friends.

Michael L. Simms

February 7, 1981 - October 25, 2020