Winston "Joy" Churchill Simmemon

Winston "Joy" Churchill Simmemon, age 76, of Alto, Georgia passed away on July 14, 2021 at his residence. He went peacefully surrounded by family.

Mr. Simmemon was born on November 16, 1944 in Habersham County  to the late Lamar and Donie Simmemon. In 1963 he married the girl of his dreams, Gail Elaine Simmemon. They lived together almost inseparable for 49 years. He was a good father who always took care of his children and did the best he could to teach and guide them. He was a loving Papa and "great grandfather" (Pop). Winston was a stong, proud, and good man. He was well known for giving everyone nicknames. He is loved an will be missed by many. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gail Dalton Simmemon; sister, Julia "Judy" Simmemon Tidwell; and brother, Robert "Tobe" Simmemon.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Truett and Joy Simmemon, of Alto; Chad and Laura Simmemon, of Alto; daughter-in-law, Rochelle Simmemon, of Alto;  grandchildren, Dedra Ramirez,  Shelby Simmemon, Makayla Simmemon, and Savannah Simmemon,  great grandchildren, Mason, Kinsley, Constance, and Sarah, sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanette and James Campbell, of Baldwin; Cynthia and Doug Moore, of Commerce; sister-in-law, Sue Simmemon, Evelyn Dalton, and Dorothy Key, and brother-in-law, Jimmy Tidwell.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday July 17, 2021 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel with Pastor Danny O'Kelly and Pastor John Dubios  officiating. Interment will follow in Baldwin City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2021 at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.