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B6 August 13, 2020 The Chronicle LIFELONG GRADUATION TRIBUTE COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF WILLIAM CHARLES SIMONS, JR. IN THE BEGINNING Born on December 28, 2001 at 9:59 A.M weighing 8 pounds 3.5 ounces to Penny L. Simons and William Charles Simons, Sr. SCHOOL MATRICULATION Ashley Elementary (Pre-K- 2nd Grade) Rural Hall Elementary (3rd- 5th Grade) Northw est Middle (6th-8th Grade) Reagan High (9th-10th Grade) North Forsyth High (11th Grade) LITTLE/BIG BROTHER ENCOURAGER Into Will’s life came Corey Simons (#1 brother) who would prove to be an awesome inspiration in his life. MOM - PENNY L. BARR Will was loving and kind. Always wanting to help others. He never met a stranger. Will never left the house with out saying “I love you Ma.” Will left a huge void in our lives but also left a lot of great memories. "WILL" Reagan High School Football 2017 }“Z > LD PERSONAL REFLECTION OF WILL WRITTEN WITH HIS HANDS WHO s z^g.^ t v. wYO r. i ■•■ J mo v WKO cC A AO CjF'Dlw vj^o words fto W6 REMEMBERING WILL ’ 2020 Will & Corey 2007 WYO. ACC^ ajA - ybo -' 'CT cr ■ . ^V^ \c\z (' who ^^0.3 -^ (L^M / CAO - UNCLE - MR. STANLEY L. BARR (See picture - with cousin Trinity) We are celebrating my daughter Trinity' Barr’s graduation from high school. A very joyous occa sion for her. but sad for some. There are many mothers and fathers who are not able to celebrate their child’s graduation from high school because ofa death through gun violence. I’m standing there at the grave site of my nephew' (William Charles Simons, Jr.) who, if he was still alive, would be graduating today, 2020. But he was killed and struck down through gun violence. I’m sending out a prayer that we stop all the violence from the youth, stop them from killing each other so they can grow' up to be young men and women UNCLE MR. ANTHONY T. BARR I was so proud of you after our last conversation when I took you to work. I was proud of how you were talking about things you wanted to do which let me know you were growing into a young man. #TRULY MISS YOU WILL! MOTHER & SON GOD'S MIRACLE FOR WILL When he was 2 years old, Will was diagnosed with a foot impairment and doctors suggested his legs be broken and put into a cast to straighten his legs and hopefully his feet would be straight. God worked the first miracle in Will’s life when all was well after prayer at his home church. No sur- geiy was ever needed. Will went on to become a powerful basketball player. GRANDMOTHER MRS. BARBARA J. BARR Will was one of my many grandsons. [ He had such a beautiful smile. It seems like Will was taken from us too soon. But I know that God knows best!! AUNT MRS. PRINCELLA B. BRAXTON Your loss is still FRESH in my mind. Loving, funny, admired, and caring arc the true char acteristics of my nephew, Will Simons. I miss watching you as a little boy running around my house shooting nerf guns with Wesley and Corey. 1 loved it when you called me “Miss Prissy.” Rest in Paradise my beloved nephew! and become successful in this society. LONG LIVE WILLIAM SIMONS, JR. FRIENDS JAMON “GEICO” BROWN Will was the type of friend that you only get once in a lifetime. He’ll give you the shirt off his back if he had to. My best friend, my brother, you are truly missed! OTF 4L. AUNT - MRS. KIM BARR (Wife of mr. anthonY T. BARR) I remember being in the room the day he was born. He was the picture of perfection. He was handsome and strong. As Will grew over the years he continued to be perfect in so many ways. He had a beautiful smile, believed in loyalty, loved his family and brought joy and laughter to every family event. #LONG LIVE WILL! COUSINS JAHAUN BAILEY I remember Will as a ride-or-die friend. No matter what the situation was, he didn’t ask any questions. He was the definition of “real” to the fullest. He was always full of joy and laughter. Always wanted to make jokes on anybody. We would randomly call each other just to make a joke. We had a handshake we did every time we saw each other. I wish we could do that handshake one more time. LONG LIVE WILL! KEDRIC HICKMAN I remember Will as the most entertainable KOURTNEY JONES Someone so young impacted so many lives young and old. We miss and love you so much! KYNDALL BARR The most loving, protective, goofy person you could ever meet. He cared a lot about his family and close friends. He also hepled others without anyone looking. KAMRYN BARR Although you are gone, your spirit,lives through us each and every day. I love you! person that I’ve ever met. There was never a dull moment when Will was around. I loved that about him. DEDRIC HICKMAN I remember Will as a very energized loving brother. Nothing but joy and laughter he came around. when WESLEY braxton Things ain’t really been the same at all since you passed bro. Even before all of this Covid-19 stuff we weren’t even going to Grandma’s on Sunday like we used to. I think about you and how life would be if you were still here EVERY DAY... I forever love you gang! ALEXIS I. MCCULLOUGH Someone who lit up an entire room whenever he entered it. He was so caring and loving, Will had a real genuine soul and it’s missed dearly. I LOVE YOU WILL. #LLW! CHURCH - NEW DIRECTION MOVEMENT CATHERDRAL (PASTOR - ESSIE C. MCCULLOUGH) Here is a young man who stood out in the church. His very presence changed the atmosphere. And it was always laughter and having a good time. As most children, Will was frill of jokes, teasing, and pranks. He always stood out among others. That’s how Will lived. Making every day count. Everyone will miss him because he meant the world to us. - Pastor Essie C. McCullough HONORARY GRADUATION CERTIFICATE Special thanks to the staff of North Forsyth High School for presenting a Certificate of Honorary Gradua tion in memory of William Charles Simons, Jr. The staff was instrumental in making this possible. Special thanks to the wife of Will’s uncle (Mrs. Kim (Anthony) Barr) who spearheaded the project to bring about this awesome event. Words cannot express the gratitude. #educationismorethantestscores #LLW #4everloved JM&5Wf« CERTIFICATE OF HONORARY . GRADUATION 2020 William Charles Simons Community «nc the Class of into -ONCE A VIKING. ALWAYS A VIKING' William Charles Simons was only a student with us for a short time, but he has left a Me^on^ impression on this school community and the lives of those that knew him. I got to know him a little in the time that he was here. I work closely with Summer School and Will was a bright spot to Summer School in 2018. You can imag-ne there aren't many bright spots when we have to be at school in the summer, but the Will 1 knew walked with a quiet confidence and came in every day with a positive attitude. A little sleepy, like ail of us, but smiling and ready to work hard. Since Writ has been gone, I have also gotten to know him better through the eyes and hearts of other students here at Worth Forsyth, Wf I was dedicated to his family and was fiercely loyal to his friends. There are many people who know that Will would have absolutely never let them down. He was selfless, always giving of his time and talent, regardless of the situation After Will's death, i heard time arid t>me again that there was never a friend like him. I want to share a brief story with you There is a student who stopped coming to school for a little while There were many conversations Between me and this student's mother, trying to figure out a way to help the student find the motivation to continue and get their diploma When the student did re enroll, they told me -Ms. Mickey, if I don't finish Will would be so disappointed in me. I have to." earlier this week, there was a smile on this student's face like I have never seen when they got their diploma. This is who Will was, arid who he stilt is, in the hearts of those that love him. A motivator, a supporter, and a lifelong friend. Maya Angelou has said, "People will forget what you wid, people will forget what you did, but people wi« never forget how you made them feel. For how he smiled, and tor how he loved and for who he was, the Class of 2020 wifi never forget Wi0 Simons Today, we would like to present you, Ms. Barr, with a Certificate of Honorary Graduate in the Class of 2020 for Wiliam Charles Simons tou see on me certificate is awards him tor "exemplary Contribution to the Viking Commumry ano to the Cass of 2020" This graduating class would not have been what it s ha not been a part of it Though he was a Viking tor only a short time, he will ALWAYS
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