Sylvester Simmons, age 69 of Saint Paul passed away on December 1, 2013. Preceded in death by his sisters Mary Ferguson and Shirley Burch. Survived by his loving wife, LaFlora; children, Lonniell Simmons, Edward A. Peterson, Silvester Robinson, Gino Peterson, Rochelle Betts, Priscilla Simmons, Jhirmon D. Simmons, Jamar D. Simmons, Ja’Nelle Simmons; nieces Jeanett Simmons and Kim Wade; nephews Robert Simmons, Vincent Simmons, Fredrick Simmons, and Michael Simmons; also a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-nieces and nephews, family and relatives. Visitation 12:00 – 1:00 pm Monday, December 16th at the Spielman Mortuary Chapel. Service to follow at 1:00 pm.