Alonzo Simons

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Alonzo Simons, age 85, was born November 8, 1931 and died January 13, 2017 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Simons was a veteran of the United States Army, a former employee with Batesville Casket Company and a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. He was the son of the late William and Louella Mayo Simons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Lafonso and Willard Simons; sisters, Evelyn King, Catherine Degler, Carolyn West and Betty Moore. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ruth Simons of McMinnville; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Donna Simons of McMinnville; daughter, Donna Long of McMinnville; four grandchildren, Kendra Simons, Sarah Blair, Nick Long and Cacy Nelson all of McMinnville; and two brothers, Billy Simons of Texas and Jerry Simons of Morrison, TN. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in High's Chapel with Nick Pelham officiating. Burial will follow in Philadelphia Cemetery in Grundy County, TN with military grave rights conducted by American Legion Post 173 and VFW Post 5064. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Online condolences may be made at highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.