William "Buddy" Simmons

William “Buddy” Simmons, 75 years old, of Taylorsville went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 16, 2017 after a courageous two year battle with cancer, but in the end won his final victory through his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Buddy loved his family. They were everything to him. He also loved helping people. He worked with a group from Antioch Church called, Harry’s hands, cutting wood and hauling it to people in need, building handicapped ramps, repairing houses, taking people to the doctor, and just about anything people were in need of. He also helped teach the Men’s Sunday School for years. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Clyde & Nell Simmons; a daughter Robin; one brother Jr.; and a brother-in-law who seemed like a brother to him Arthur Smith. Buddy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 56 years Helen Teague Simmons; a daughter Tammy Richard (Mike); two granddaughters Jennifer & husband Josh and Candace & husband Brad; a great-grandson Easton; three brothers Ed Simmons, Raymond Simmons, & Randy Simmons; one sister Peggy Henson (Bill); along with a numerous number of nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 4:00 pm at Antioch Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00 pm until 3:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Harry Hands – Antioch Baptist Church at 580 Antioch Church Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681.