Obituary of James Powell Simmons

James Simmons, age 62, of Pikeville, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022, surrounded by his family and loved ones. James grew up in Pikeville, a town he loved and never left. He worked at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex for 40 years and enjoyed working on vehicles in his spare time. Anyone who knew James knew that he was the most loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He was always there with a funny remark to make everyone laugh and lighten the mood. James will be dearly missed and always remembered. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Powell Simmons and Hazel Elizabeth Simmons. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lea Simmons; children, Addyson “Dione” Simmons, James “Brody” Simmons and Madison “Whitney” Brock; grandchildren, Zane Sherman and Symphony Simmons; siblings, Roy (Pam) Simmons, Sammy Ray (Laura) Simmons, Joyce (Stanley) Crawford, all of Pikeville, Jane (Newton) Snow of Crossville and Janice Keener of Grundy County; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside services will be held Monday, October 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. CDT at Simmons Cemetery, SR 101, Pikeville, TN. Burial will be in Simmons Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements are by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, 1171 Main Street, Pikeville, TN. Visitation will be held Monday, October 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. CDT.