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Earl Simmons Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Earl Simmons, Jr., 81, of Knoxville, received his wings on October 23, 2017 at his home. Earl was the owner of Simmons Tires for over 40 years. He was dedicated to all his customers that spanned across East Tennessee.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Fannie Mae Brooks and Earl Simmons Sr.; sisters: Josie Trainer, Sharon Simmons and Brenda Bishop-Simmons; mother of two children, Lyira Jefferson.
He is survived by his wife, Lorna Simmons; children: Wanda Dye, Terry Simmons, Brian (Sherri) Simmons, Portia (Terry) Meyers, Anna (Stan) Simmons-Cale, Tonia Simmons, Anthony Simmons, Jacob Simmons, Brenette Vaughn and Dupree Simmons (Tonya); several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers: Tommy (Jean) Davis, James Simmons and Willie Gordon; sisters: Frances Simmons, Cherry Dell Harrington and Ethel Dell (James) Norris; mothers of children: Marine Warren Simmons and Shirley Mynatt; a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, special friends: Johnny Evans, Minnie Littlejohn, Richard Ollinger, Michael Tucker, Jerome Vaughn and other family and friends too numerous to name. The family would like to thank Dr. Srinivasa Rao Chintalapudi of Summit Medical Group, Dr. Mitchell D. Martin of Tennessee Cancer Center, and Amedisys Hospice Care.
Saturday, November 4, 2017, the family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a homegoing service to follow at True Light Baptist Church at 3229 George Light Road, Knoxville, TN 37931. Elder Darris W. Waters officiating. Flowers may be delivered to the church after 9 a.m. The family will assemble at 11:00 a.m. at 2202 Muddy Creek Lane, Knoxville, TN 37932. Monday, November 6, 2017, a graveside service will be held in Starkville, MS. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
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Shirley Mynatt
November 4, 2017
Earl you was a great part of my life. I will miss you. Love Shirley
Jacob Simmons
November 3, 2017
Love you and miss you daddy
Patricia Trainer
November 2, 2017
Love to the family. May our father continue to be with us.
It is an honor to be chosen by God.
Much love Trish.
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Alicia Colon
November 2, 2017
With my deepest sympathy. Cousin Earl you will be missed, may you fly high with God and sing praises with the angels. Until next time cousin until next time we may meet again.
Jimmie Stubbs
November 1, 2017
We will miss you, your laughter, your smiles, your kindness, I hope you at a better home. May god bless everyone until we meet again. We love you Earl.
The Stubbs Family
November 1, 2017
Sorry to hear about your loss-I was Earls insurance agent for many years-Always enjoyed talking with him anytime he called-Will miss his calls and conversation-Hard working and a true gentleman-Gary Nichols-Tennessee State Insurance-Owner/Agent
Onie Simmons
October 31, 2017
I'm truly going to miss you uncle Mank. I loved hearing you say, " if she doesn't look like Brenda". You were a hard working man & you children loved and took great care of you. I pray everyone in our Family stays strong and together. Love you so much
Onie Your niece
June and Tommy Bailey
October 29, 2017
So sorry to hear about the loss of a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brenette Vaughn
October 28, 2017
Although out dad has parted this life,(pop's) as I called him, leaves behind a part of him is alive in all us of us. We have all those wonderful memories that will last as long as we live. So we will continue his legacy and that to Love one another Laugh and make the best of our lives.R.I.P. POP
Inez Eaton
October 28, 2017
My condolences to the Simmos Family
Clifton Bishop
October 27, 2017
To the Simmons Family- I am thankful for having the pleasure of meeting Earl in 1976 when I moved to Knoxville, Tn. and he became my friend . In 1977 he became my brother-in-law and remained my friend and brother-in-law until his death . He knew how I felt about him and we often talked about us always being brother-in-laws for life . May his spirit remain with us always .
Shirley Pruitt
October 26, 2017
Praying for the family
Bill and Shirley Pruitt &Family
October 26, 2017
We the pruitt family send our heart felt sorrow for the family look up and remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. He look down in his garden and saw one of his beautiful flowers that had fully bloom and decided it was time to pick it from the garden Sleep on Cousin Earl and take your rest.
Anthony Manley
October 26, 2017
You have my deepest condolences. May God comfort you during your time of sorrow.
Angela Soles-Yeldell
October 25, 2017
My condolences to you and the family. Our prayers are with you all.
Renashia Cozart
October 25, 2017
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not meant to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "Come to me" R.I.P Uncle Mank
Irene Williams
October 25, 2017
My Condolences to the family. May God be with you in your time of need. Look toward the hills from which your help comes from, all your help comes from the Lord. Stay prayed up!!! you will see him again.
October 25, 2017
Earl you are going to truely be missed. You have been a great friend and cousin in-law to my family. RIH, The Johnson,Atwater and Young family.
October 25, 2017
Earl you wil be surely missed not just for being my mom talking friend but for how you always treat me whenever I happened to run into you. RIH!
Kimberly Simmons
October 25, 2017
Gonna miss seeing you at family gatherings and reunions. I know you are in a better place, you can rest now Uncle Mank.
Valerie Alarcon
October 24, 2017
Earl you will be greatly missed and I am very thankful I had you in my life. Love Valerie Alarcon
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