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Tim Simmons, age 68 of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Springfield, Regional Medical Center.
Tim was born the son of James E. & Betty J. (Lindsey) Simmons on November 11, 1953, in Fort Ord, California. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Tina Robbins; brother Terry Simmons. Tim is survived by his beloved children Cassie (Buddy) Berner of New Carlisle, Amanda Craycraft of Springfield, Samantha Leonard of Ft. Loramie, & Johnny Leonard of Indiana; brothers Joseph Simmons of Springfield, & James Simmons of Florida; sisters Vickie Blakey of Columbus, Dixie Sue Hatcher of Springfield, Trisha Simmons of South Charleston, & Prudence Nicklaus of New Mexico; numerous grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, & a host of friends.
Tim was raised in the Clark County Children’s Home & worked there throughout his adulthood as a mechanic. During his tenure at the Children’s Home, he made an impact on the lives of countless children. Tim was also the Garage Supervisor for Clark County & was proud to keep the county’s fleet in tip top shape. Tim kept busy most of the time, if by chance he had some free time you could usually find him tinkering in his garage, or at the dirt track, or spending quality time with his family. Tim never met a stranger & was known to be generous to anyone in need. Tim was a loving dad, brother, pappy, & friend. He will be missed by all of those who love him. https://www.richardsraffanddunbar.com/obituary/Timothy-Simmons
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Roy Allen (Allen)
Tim and I were buddies throughout high school. Anytime we had free time we'd be down at the auto shop working on someone's car. Then when it gets close to lunch time, we would have to take the car for a test drive to the nearest hamburger joint. Sorry, Mr Chimento. We played football together and Tim would trip me or do something to aggravate me all throughout practice. Those were good times I will never forget.
Theodore Elliott
So many fun weekends and ( weeknights...) just cruising around town everyone chipping in for gas money, and maybe some beer! Tim you made a lot of lemonade with all the lemons you were dealt. Still remember when they literally cut you head to toe and removed all the cancer. Was worried about that but as usual you just powered through. RIP my friend.