William Arthur Simons, Jr.

William Arthur Simons, Jr., age 79, a McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native was born February 28, 1941 and died November 23, 2020 at St. Thomas Rutherford following an extended illness. A retired quality assurance supervisor with A.O. Smith and member of First Baptist Church, he was the son of the late William Arthur and Rachel Elizabeth Davenport Simons, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Frankie Marie (W.K.) McGregor and Eva Lois Underhill. Mr. Simons was married October 12, 1974 to Barbara Jo Kirby Simons of McMinnville, TN. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Amy Yvette Simons Orrick; two granddaughters, Carissa Elizabeth Lee and Brittany Suydam; two grandsons, Benjamin Wayne Orrick and Jeremy Wayne Orrick; two great-granddaughters, Rachel Vaughn and Amelia Suydam; two great-grandsons, Brennon Vaughn and Atticus Suydam; nephew, Gentry (Charlotte) Underhill; nieces, Donna (Rick) Alexander and Cindy (Craig) Tilton and brothers-in-law, Brown Underhill all of McMinnville, TN. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2020 in High’s Chapel with Bo Hendrix and Jeff Owens officiating. Visitation and services will be for family and closest friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at High’s. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville. The family request everyone wear mask and practice social distancing. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.