Franklin Dale Simmons Jr.

Franklin Dale Simmons, Jr., age 59, of LaVergne passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Stone Crest Medical Center. He was a native of Knoxville.

Survivors include his father, Franklin Dale (Mary) Simmons, Sr. of Murfreesboro; Daughter, Brittney (Kirk) Kalicharan of Smyrna; Sister, Vickie Simmons Mayton of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Amaya Berkey & Izabella Kalicharan; Niece & Nephew, Kaylee & Logan Mayton; Step-brother, Jr. Underwood of Bradyville; and Step-nephew, Elijah Underwood.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Vancie Haywood Warren and his step-father, George Warren.

Mr. Simmons was a member of the Baptist church and a forklift driver. He enjoyed hunting and the University of Tennessee Football.

Graveside Services will be at 2 PM Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Thyatira Cemetery with Bro. Charles Gunter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodbury Funeral Home to help the family with funeral expenses.