Jerrell Deondre "Meaty" Simmons of Rockford departed this earthly life April 6, 2023. He was born August 2, 1981 in Rockford, IL the son of Brenda Simmons and Sammie Skinner. Jerrell was employed 23years  as a Recreational Facilitator and recently a home heath aid by European Home Health Service.  He was a member of Mt Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. Jerrell graduated from Auburn High School.

Jerrell leaves to cherish many loving memories, two sons, Deondre Jarrett-Simmons and Damarcio Simmons; fiancée, Amber Jarrett; mother, Brenda (Calvin) McMillian; four brothers, Sammuel Skinner Sr., Lamont Pelzer, Rashad Pelzer and Michael Alexander; sister Anita White; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father; god brother, David Austin.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church 1901 W. State Street. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangement completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.