It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Kevin age 51, whose remarkable life was a testament to resilience, joy, and the power of a smile.
Kevin, also known as Bud to family and friends, had special needs, but he never allowed life’s challenges to define him. Throughout his life, he faced obstacles and medical prognoses that many believed he would never overcome. Yet time and time again, he defied expectations with an unwavering spirit. Kevin’s life was marked not by the difficulties he endured, but by the joy he spread and the lives he touched.
Kevin was known for his incredible sense of humor. He loved making people laugh, playing jokes, and finding ways to bring happiness to those around him. His laughter was contagious, and his playful personality could brighten even the darkest day.
Though our hearts are broken by his loss, we take comfort in the countless memories he leaves behind—the laughter and the unwavering love he shared, especially for his mother, Sandra.
May he rest in peace, healthy, free from pain, surrounded by everlasting love, and listening to Alabama.
Kevin is survived by his devoted mother, Sandra Bryan Simmons, aunts Sharon Bryan Elam, Violet Bryan McMahan, and Sylvia Bryan Wheeler, and uncle Wayne Bryan, as well as numerous cousins, extended family, and friends.
Kevin is preceded in death by his father Ross Simmons, his grandparents Leon and Verda Ruth Bryan, aunts Dot Winton, Ann (Bob) Deberry, Charlotte Hartman, Carole McMahan, uncles Eddie Bryan, Bob (Sarah) Bryan, Mervin Elam, Granville McMahan and Jim Wheeler and cousins Jayden Koleznar, Anthony Winton, Dusty Elam and Brian Hartman.
Sandra would like to express her gratitude to the countless doctors and nurses involved in Kevin’s care throughout the years, especially Dr. Daniel and staff. She would especially like to thank Sergeant Dustan Foster with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department who provided priceless support, especially these last few weeks. Sandra would also like to give thanks to include Chris Elam, Franklin and Spencer Roberts, Manchester PD, Coffee County Comm Center, Dr. Khalil, Dr. Eze, NP Bledsoe, hospice staff, EMTs, Sheriff Partin and deputies, neighbors Nathan, Grady, and Troy.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 12:00pm until 3:00pm with funeral services following at 3:00pm in the chapel of Central Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Jacob and Erin Kelly Dobson officiating. Burial will follow at Hillsboro Methodist Cemetery in Hillsboro, TN.
In lieu of flowers, Sandra would like donations to be made to the Dusty Elam Foundation.
Central Funeral Home is honored to serve the Simmons family, 931-723-7774, centralfuneralhome.com
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