John Dean Simmons

1957 - 2024

John Dean Simmons

July 10, 1957 - July 6, 2024

MATTOON - John Dean Simmons, age 66, of Mattoon, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his residence.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Schilling Funeral Home. Funeral services honoring his life will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the funeral home with Reverend Jeff Snodgrass officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

John was born on July 10, 1957, in Mattoon, the son of Albert Steven and Ethel Mae (Linder) Simmons. He married the love of his life and best friend, Renita Myers on July 20, 1985.

Survivors include his loving wife, Renita Simmons of Mattoon, IL; son, Johnny (Christina) Simmons of Griffin, GA; daughters: Sabrina Simmons of Stockbridge, GA, Melody Simmons of Mattoon, IL, and Rachel Simmons of Mattoon, IL; three grandchildren: Blake Banister, Brianna Simmons and Taylor Simmons; five great-grandchildren; siblings: Gary Simmons of Jeffersonville, IN, Gail (Robert) Chambley of Griffin, GA, David (Treva) Simmons of Metter, GA, and Angie (Darrell) McDaniel of Griffin, GA.

John was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Sandy Simmons.

John was employed at Agri-Fab where he retired after 25 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed listening to and playing southern gospel music. In his pastime, John loved watching old and current football games, Go Bears! Most of all, John cherished his family and loved spending time with them. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Memorial donations in his honor may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home's Facebook page.