Leonard Marvin “L.M.” Simmons, 80, of Ladson, formerly of Williston, died Feb. 18, 2011.
Born Oct. 31, 1930, in Barnwell County, Simmons served in the Army for two years then worked at the Savannah River Plant for 15 years before surrendering to the ministry.
His main desire was to minister to those in the nursing homes, and for the last 40 years he preached in many of them across the state. He served as associate pastor at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Summerville, for several years.