Prayer Request

[BIGDADDYLONGSTROKE]

I will tell as many as i can to pray. God bless Dan.

 

[loud-mouth shnook]

Prayers sent.
Would you mind posting an update down the pike?

 

[Working Man]

Prayers for his family to be sent as soon as I finish typing this and in tonight's
prayers as well.

If his shop has a web-site please post a link that way business can be sent
that way as well.

Spiritual aid is not the only thing needed in times like this.

 

[jokinham]

Done

Prayers said....

 

[Ala Dan]

Sad Update:

With Much Respect For The Simmons Family, As Well As Our THR Family-

Its with sad news, that I have too report the death of my friend
and co-worker Mr. Barry Simmons age 44 of Bessemer, AL. The
machines were disconnected on Saturday morning, and Barry
was silently called home by our Lord Jesus Christ.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1300 hrs (1:00 PM) on Wednesday,
Oct. 18th from the McAdory Baptist Church located in McCalla, Alabama.
The family will receive friends at the same location on Tuesday evening,
begining at 1700 hrs (5:00 PM).

The family wishes me too thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers,
concerns, condolesences, and phone calls at this time of sorrow.
Calls from all over the United States, and as far away as Iraq have
been reported as being received by the family.

Just to share a moment of happiness for the Simmons family, when
our troops were deployed to Iraq the Simmons family quickly donated
100 rods and reels for use by these troops during their precious time
of R&R. Barry was in charge of heading this act of kindness up. He
will be greatly missed by all.

 

[loud-mouth shnook]

My head is bowed.

 

[Working Man]

Its with sad news, that I have too report the death of my friend
and co-worker Mr. Barry Simmons age 44 of Bessemer, AL.

Ala Dan, my deepest condolences to you and the Simmons family.

 

[10-Ring]

God bless him, family & friends. My condolences....

 

[Ala Dan]

Posted Business Hours For Week Ending Oct. 21, '06

Here is the working schedule for Simmons Sporting Goods in the wake
of the death of co-owner Barry Simmons; as forwarded too me by the
other co-owners, Clay and Peter Simmons:

On Monday Oct. 16th, the store will be open for business as usual
from 0900 hrs to 1800 hrs.

On Tuesday Oct. 17th, the store will only be open from 0900 hrs
to 1300 hrs.

On Wednesday Oct. 18th, at the request of the Simmons family
the store will be closed out of respect for the last rites of Mr.
Barry Simmons.

We will resume normal operations on Thursday, Oct 19th with
regular store hours 0900-1800. Again, thank you all for the
kindness shown, and may GOD BLESS us all.

FootNote: Simmons Sporting Goods of Bessemer, AL does not
maintain a web site as such. Occassionally, we do sell fishing
gear over on E-bay; under the direction of co-owner Peter
Simmons.

 

[silent one]

Dan,

You already know how badly my family feels about this tragedy. We pray that his family finds peace during this time of sadness. Our prayers go out for him, and his family.

respectfully

SILENT ONE

 

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's To The Silent One (And all Others)

Thank you all so much for the well wishes, phone calls, the help,
thoughts, prayers, concerns, condolesences, and the expression of
kindness and gratitute shown by our High Road members. Words can
not express what the Simmons family would like for me too convey to
you fine people; but if Clay and Peter (Simmons) had the time, they
would thank each of you personally.

Needless to say, we have a great bunch of employees working for
the sporting goods business at Simmons. We have a what I like
to call a "work friendly environment". No harassment, no threats,
no disrespect to anyone. And we haven't forgotten those two most
famous words, "PLEASE and THANK YOU". Whether or not you have
ever visited our store located at 2001 2nd Ave North in Bessemer,
AL you are our friends; and will certainly be treated accordingly.
As I stated earlier, this business opened as mainly a mens only
clothing store in the early 1900's; then it expanded to a pawn
shop. In 1945 it became a family owned and operated sporting
goods store, and remains that way today. I could not ask to be
working for any nicer people. The Simmons family is certainly an
asset to a dying community.

It will be hard going back to work on Thursday, as I'm taking Barry's
death very personal, cuz he was the first person I usually saw in the
morning with his "Sneaky Pete's" breakfast bag. Barry was an avid
Auburn fan, as all of the Simmons family are. I'm a Tennessee Vol's
fan, and we have never had a cross word. The pastors for his last
rites on Wednesday have been announced, and they are the Rev.
Kim Pilkington and the Rev. Bill McCall. Anyone wishing to attend
either the viewing on Tuesday evening; or the actual service on
Wednesday should plan on getting there early, as a large crowd
is expected and seating is limited. Thanks to each and everyone that
has taken the time to respond, as each of you are in our thoughts
and prayers as well. May GOD keep you safe, and out of harms way.

Respectfully,
Dan H. Ford, aka: Ala Dan for Clay, Peter, and Mrs. Betty Simmons-Case.

 

[cslinger]

Rest assured he is in the better place and it is those he leaves behind that bear the real burdon. My prayers and condolences to all.

Take care. Go out and shoot a few rounds for him, my guess, even though I don't know the man, is he would enjoy that.

Chris

 

[oldcop1971]

+ 1 ON PRAYERS

Don't know if I ever met him, haven't been in Simmon's very often since I live @ 60 miles away. Everyone there has always been #1 when I've visited, tho. I've bought a couple of guns there over the years, and can recommend them as a fine place to shop. Condolences to family friends and co-workers.