Terry Michael “Mike” Simmons, 71, of Norman Park passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Jimmy Voyles officiating. Mr. Simmons will be laid to rest at Cool Springs Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Colquitt County. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 16, 2022, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service.
Theo Parker, Jimmy Tomberlin, Nicky Brinkley, Denver Braswell, Sonny Braswell and Alex Simmons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Whittle, Bill Cooper and Lavon Patterson.
Born July 31, 1951, in Tifton, Mr. Simmons was the son of Ferrell Simmons and Elsie J. Simmons. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Lane Simmons. Before retiring, he worked for the Georgia Department of Transportation and was currently employed with Surveying and Mapping Company. He was a member of Reedy Creek Church in Moultrie.
Mr. Simmons is survived by his wife, Vickie Sue Simmons and one brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Patricia Simmons.