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Allen Simms Obituary
December 1, 1985 - March 18, 2013
Culloden, GA-
Allen Merrill Simms, 27, of Culloden, GA died March 18, 2013. Our beloved son was tragically taken from us in a vehicle accident while coming home from work. All who loved Allen are asked to remember his incredible life by gathering on Thursday, March 21 from 6-8:00PM at Monroe County Memorial Chapel in Forsyth, GA. A celebration of Allen's life will be Friday, March 22 at 11:00AM at Ramah Primitive Baptist Church, 1274 Ramah Church Rd., Barnesville, GA 30204. Allen's Pastor Elder Kurt Bacon and his uncle, Elder Patrick McCoy will lead the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends donate in honor of Allen's memory to the Ramah Church Primitive Baptist Building Fund, by check to the church address above or to the Xtreme Christian Outdoors, Dream Hunts by check to 76 Shoe Factory Rd., Blairsville, GA 30512. Please make the 'For' line, "In honor of Allen Simms".
Allen was born December 1, 1985 to Dale and Elaine Simms. He graduated from Mary Persons High School in 2004. Allen has loved the trees and wildlife of God's creation his entire life. To further that love, Allen earned a Bachelors in Forestry and Wildlife Management from the Warnell School of Forestry at the University of Georgia in 2011. After graduation, Allen was selected for an internship at the Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center at Ichauway Plantation in Newton, GA. After completion, Allen returned to Culloden and was employed at Ecological Equipment Leasing, Inc. in Forsyth.
Allen will be remembered by his family and a host of friends that loved him and that he loved. He was a treasured son, grandson, brother, uncle and loyal friend. Allen was a passionate hunter and fisherman and enjoyed sharing outdoor experiences with family and friends. Allen was committed to making the land he loved better by practicing forestry and improving wildlife habitat. Allen packed a lot of living into his short 27 years. His easy smile and fun-loving personality affected everyone he touched.
Allen is survived by his parents, wonderful brothers Steven (spouse, Hannah and son, Benjamin) of Atlanta, and Andrew (fiancée Brynne Weed) of Culloden. Also by his loving grandparents Wesley and Nan Rapillard, Ray (deceased) and Katharine Simms, all of Culloden and many loving extended family members.
Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Allen Simms
Ruel & Dianne Pitts
March 27, 2013
We are so sorry to know of your loss. Our prayers are with all of the Simms family.
Danny & Rose Hendricks
March 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 23, 2013
Allen was a great person and classmate. I'm sorry for the Simms family loss and I'm sorry I couldnt make it.
Winford Pollard
March 22, 2013
We were so sadden to hear of the news of Allen. Our son Will enjoyed Allen an Andrew and the time they spent together. May Gods love continue to sustain you in the coming days.
Glen,Lisa and Will Stevens
Thomaston
Richard &Barbara Roberts
March 22, 2013
To the SIMMS family ,we are so sorry for your lost.Allen he was a fine person and will missed by so many. There is no words i can say ,but keep you in our prayers
Bill Keegan
March 22, 2013
To the Simms family,
In the short time that I knew Allen, I was amazed at how wonderful a young man he was. He was always smiling and pleasant to be around. He will be missed greatly. You are great parents, Allen was a perfect example of your love and devotion. Allen made everyone he met feel welcome and comfortable. I feel very fortunate to have know him for the short time I did. God bless you and try to remember the good times. It does get better, I know from experience.
March 22, 2013
Elaine, you were so kind to us when my son, Chris Jones, died 2 years ago. I am so sorry to hear about your boy!
Stephanie McCallum - CNH
March 22, 2013
Elaine I am so very sorry for your sudden loss! My heart aches for you and your family. I pray that God will strengthen you and your family. I know there are no words but do know I am praying for you and your family.
March 22, 2013
Elaine,
I loved reading about your wonderful son. Your words brought him to life for me and I feel as if I have a real sense of how wonderful a person he was. I was just heartbroken when Susan told me about your tragedy. Know that all the "Hutchison's" are thinking and praying for you and your family.
Jill Hutchison Smith
Deborah Grogan
March 21, 2013
Elaine my heart aches for your sudden and deep loss. Losing a child no matter how grown takes a piece of your heart and hopes and dreams. You have my prayers and utmost sympathy.
Margie Oneto Gaddy
March 21, 2013
Elaine, I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. May God comfort you all and give you peace during this time. Thoughts and prayers for you all now and in the days to come.
Margie Oneto Gaddy
gloria law
March 21, 2013
Blessings sweet family. Prayers and sympathy. Prayers for peace as only God can grant. Gloria and Gary Law.
Joyce Sinclair
March 21, 2013
Elaine,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers now and many days to come.
amanda daunhauer
March 21, 2013
i was so saddened to hear of this loss, he was a great man and even though its been a long time since we have seen each other this still hit me hard, im praying for the family tht god will give yall the strength needed to deal with this tragedy. my love and condolences.
June Mills
March 21, 2013
Elaine, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mandy and Will Buchanan, Linda Buchanan Crawford
March 21, 2013
Elaine, Dale, Steven, Andrew and family, please know that we are saddened by your loss and are praying that God strengthens you and grants you peace.
March 21, 2013
I'm so very sorry. Know that you are loved beyond measure, and that you're being lifted in prayer. God bless and comfort you in the time to come. I love you all very much.
March 21, 2013
Elaine and Dale,
We just heard the sad news about Allen. We cannot comprehend what your family is going through during this tragic time, but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We remember you all with fondest memories and know with the support of family and friends, you will have the strength to get through this.
Your Former Forsyth Friends,
Stephen, Lyn, Jessica and Matt Gay, Jennifer and Dillon Carter
Barbara Stubbs
March 21, 2013
Allen is such a wonderful young man who had a great influence on my boys, Beau & Zach. Our memories of attending Camp Hillview with Allen are ones we will cherish always. Allen will be greatly missed and we know that Heaven has welcomed a wonderful soul. May God Bless you and give you solace.
March 21, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss, and Jay and I are praying for your family.
Jay and Robin Parten
Donna Harper
March 21, 2013
We are so saddened to hear about Allen. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We have very happy memories of being with your family.
Love, Donna (Harper), Chance and Lauren
Russ Hardin
March 21, 2013
Allen had a world of friends at the Jones Center who are grieving with you. Your kind and thoughtful son was part of our "family" too and we will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Valarie Elliott
March 21, 2013
Elaine and Dale,
So sorry about this tragedy! I can't begin to know the pain and sorrow you must feel right now! Praying for you and that God will give you peace and strength to face the coming days!
Love you! Your sister in Christ!
Valarie Elliott
Lea, Johnny and Jonathan Kendrick
March 21, 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
March 20, 2013
Elaine and Dale,
So sorry to hear this tragic news, my heart just breaks for you. Prayers sent your way. Melody J. Wilson, Forsyth, GA
March 20, 2013
Elaine...I am soooo sorry, praying for you and your family, Let me know if ya'll need ANYTHING, wish I could take your pain away...love you
Shannon
Rita McKinley Welch
March 20, 2013
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. We are praying for all of you during this time and in the days ahead.
Gerry Monroe
March 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family in this time of terrible loss. If Julana and I can do anything to help, please let us know.
Donna Burney
March 20, 2013
Sweet Elaine, no words, just prayers for all of you.
Will see you when we get back in town. So hard to understand but, still know God is in control and is sufficient . May you all feel His strength and love during these next few days and the days to come! Bless you all! Love you bunches!!! Donna Burney
March 20, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for everyones comfort. We all loved Allen and he will be in our hearts forever along with the memories.
Wayne & Kim Brannen and Megan,Statesboro
Lynn Tessmer
March 20, 2013
Humbled by your loss , sending a hug of warmth, and the a prayer of love that will carry you on into the day beyond the point.
stephanie bailey
March 20, 2013
Paul and I are deeply saddened by your loss. Paul worked with Allen at EEL, he is and forever will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gerri Alexander
March 20, 2013
Our son, Lain, worked with Allen at Ichauway Plantation. Allen was a very special and delightful young man. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mac and Gerri Alexander
(Allen's Albany family)
Karen Harbuck
March 20, 2013
Words can not express the deep sorrow I feel right now for your sadness. Allen was loved and will be missed. Day by day healing will come. Keep your eyes focused on the Lord for he is in charge. I am so happy that we could be a part of both Allen's life and the entire Simms family. Blessings
March 20, 2013
I truly feel that Allen was one of my own. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nadine
March 20, 2013
Allen will be truly missed. All our love and prayers are with you.
~Stegall Family
David & Kathy Hay
March 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Allen was a very special young man. We will miss him deeply.
Paula Allen
March 20, 2013
Elaine, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. I pray that you will find sweet peace and comfort that only comes thru the love of our precious Savior. Love, Paula
Sharon Lunsford
March 20, 2013
I only had the privilege of meeting Allen on a couple of occasions. He was close friends with a friend of my daughter. I knew instantly that he was a wonderful young man. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Fogarty
March 20, 2013
Your family is my thoughts and prayers.
Chris Hill
March 20, 2013
Kim and I have fond memories of Allen at TAG youth camp. You will be in our thoughts and prayers now and always.
Chris and Kim Hill
Amanda Waldrop
March 20, 2013
Many prayers are being sent out to y'all. Allen was a very sweet and generous person. He will be deeply missed. Love you!
March 20, 2013
We are praying for all of you.
David and Beverly Ownby
March 20, 2013
Allen's smile would light up a room! He was such a polite and nice young man, a true testament to how he was raised! He will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Gay, Jones Research Center at Ichauway
March 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We love you!
Randall & Kathy Dillard
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