Kenneth Simmons

Kenneth Simmons, 82, Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Ken was a native of Pensacola, FL, and lived most of his life in Ft. Pierce and Port St. Lucie, FL before moving to Jonesborough ten years ago, then most recently, Johnson City. He was the son of the late Earl and Gladys Simmons. Ken was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Korean War as a tail gunner. He retired from Flowers Bakery in 1996 following forty years of employment. Ken was a member of First Baptist Church, Jonesborough. He was an avid scuba diver, and loved riding his horses. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his daughter, Leah Jett. He is remembered and loved by his wife, June Campbell Simmons; son, Brian Simmons and wife Gail, Ft. Pierce, their children, Natasha Simmons, Ft. Pierce, Josh Simmons and wife Leann, Pensacola; step-son, Tim Campbell and wife Lori, their children, Hannah, Jack and Reese, all of Johnson City, grandson T.J. Campbell, Jonesborough; step-son, Tracy Campbell and wife Wendy, their children, Dillon and Sydney, all of Spotsylvania, VA. The memorial service for Ken will be conducted Thursday, March 9, 2017, at 7:00 P.M., at First Baptist Church, Jonesborough, with Rev. James Harrison, officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday prior to the service from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at the church. The graveside committal service will be held Friday, March 10, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., at Mountain Home National Cemetery, with military honors being accorded by the Boone Dam VFW Post #3382 and members of the Tennessee Army National Guard. Those planning to attend are to meet at the cemetery. Those who prefer to make memorial contributions in Ken's name may do so to First Baptist Church, 201 E. Main St., Jonesborough, TN 37659. Order Flowers Service DetailsThursday, March 9th, 2017 7:00pm, First Baptist Church- JonesboroughRead Obituary