Thomas Simmons, Sr.
Easley
Thomas Gary Simmons, Sr., 62, of 136 Dearborn Lane, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at his home.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Paul E. and Thelma Murphy Simmons, Mr. Simmons was formerly employed with the Glenwood Plant of Mayfair Mills and a member of Galilee Baptist Church.
Surviving are a three sons, Thomas Gary Simmons, II., of Spartanburg, Thomas Chadwick Simmons of Easley and John Paul Simmons of Walhalla; two daughters, Krystal Simmons of Liberty and Daphne Morgan of Walhalla; a brother, David Eugene Simmons (Louise) of Liberty; two sisters, Mary Ann Porter (Cecil) and of Easley, and Patsy Raines (Fred) of Pickens; his former wife and caregiver, Nancy Hodge of Easley; a step-son, Phillip Hodge, Jr., of Clemson; an adopted daughter, Tara Arledge of Liberty and nine grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Simmons was predeceased by two sisters, Jonnie Louise Collins Cooper and Linda Joyce Nix.
Graveside services will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:30 PM Wednesday at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, prior to the service.
The family is at the residence.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.