Arthur Lee Simmons 59, of Santee, South Carolina was born November 20, 1957 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to his parents Ernest and Earnell Simmons. With opened gates awaiting and his wife by his side, Arthur surrendered to the Lord's will on December 17, 2016. Mr. Simmons' celebration of life service will begin Wednesday December 28, 2016 with his viewing from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the funeral homes chapel, 4405 Marietta Street, Powder Springs, GA 30127. His funeral service will be Thursday, December 29, 2016 for 10:00 AM at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 4192 Brownsville Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127, Pastor Rev. Ralph Steed will be the officiate. Following the funeral service, Mr. Simmons will be laid to rest for 2:00PM at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, Georgia