Thomas Dean "Tommy" Simmons passed away on April 9, 2021 at 3:40 pm, when, where and how he wanted,  just as he did everything else his entire life.

Tommy was born and raised in McComb, MS. He was a 1971 graduate of McComb High School. He was retired from Pike County Board of Supervisors Maintenance. He loved all things outdoors – hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, target shooting, hunting arrow heads and other outdoor sports. He was young at heart and always enjoyed life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Claude H. & Mamie Prescott Simmons and his sister Wanda "Wandie" Dunaway.

He is survived by his daughter Tara McConnell; grand-daughter Katy McConnell; brother in law Phil Dunaway and a multitude of friends and family.

A graveside service will be held at Silver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM with Dr. David Millican officiating.  Sharkey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.