Minister Ernest William Simmons was born December 09, 1988 in Hopkinsville, KY. to Ernestine Waddell Bell.  He was employed as a Chef with The Porch at the Marriott Hotel, Downtown Louisville.

In his spare time he enjoyed Cooking, He was an Associate Minister of 11th Street Baptist Church in Bowling Green, KY.  He was also a member of IOTA.

He was a member of Greater St. Mark in Louisville, KY.

Minister Ernest William Simmons passed away on August 09, 2020 at Baptist Health in Louisville, KY.

Survivors:

Mother: Ernestine Waddell Bell

Sister: Pamela Montgomery (Demon Smith)

Fiance': Jeniza Caminos

Maternal Grandmother: Hattie Waddell

2 Aunts: Eunice Cain, and Eugenia Waddell (Steve) Bailey

1 Uncle: James (Diane) Buckner

2 Nieces: My'Daejah Montgomery, and Car'Laeja Chambers

2 Nephews: Carlos Chambers Jr., and Zaden Chambers

He was preceded in death by 1 Brother: Christopher Waddell

He leaves to mourn his memory a Host of Family and Friends

A Walk-Thru Visitation will be held on 08/17/2020 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM at Gamble Funeral Home Hopkinsville, KY.

Funeral Services will be on 08/17/2020 at 1:00PM with limited capacity due to social distancing at Gamble Funeral Home Hopkinsville, KY.

Burial will be held at Pleasant Green Cemetery Hopkinsville, KY.

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