A.C. Simmons, 57

A retired lumber worker and a member of the non-denominational faith, he was preceded in death by his father, Joe Paul Simmons; and brother, Joe Darrell Simmons.

He is survived by daughter, Ronda and Royce Turner of McMinnville; special grandson, Colby Turner of McMinnville; step-grandson, Travis Henry; mother, Anna Mae Hodge Simmons of Spencer; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donnie and Annetta Simmons, Rickey Eugene Simmons and Eric Simmons, all of Spencer; sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda Crouch of McMinnville, Linda and Keith Pettit, Karen Moffitt, Sandra and Johnny Measles, all of Spencer; and special nephew, Donnie Wayne Simmons Jr., and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Tuesday at Sodom Cemetery with Ricky Rigsby and Freddie Harding officiating.

Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 19, 2006