Robert Simmons

Robert Jeter Simmons, age 100 of Crossville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville.

He was born in Paris, TN, on January 28, 1926, to the late Robert Roy Simmons, and the late Iva Delle Hedges Simmons.

In Springfield, TN, on February 10, 1978, he married Sandra Galyen Simmons. Sandra survives of Crossville, TN.

Robert was a member of Central Baptist Church in Crossville, Tennessee. He was a 1943 graduate of Cottage Grove High School. He spent 22 years as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan, followed by 17 years with York International in Madisonville, Kentucky. He was also a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Chapter 43 in Nashville.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by four children, Ken (Naomi) Simmons of Gainesville, FL, Deb (Cleve) Miles of Florence, AL, Bob (Mary) Simmons of Anderson, SC, and Rick (Joy) Simmons of Hazel Green, AL; three step-children, Lisa (Kenny) McClain of Rutledge, TN, Tim Bonebrake of Sullivan, IL, and Tom (Patty) Bonebrake of Anderson, SC; sister, Bonnie Bowers of Pinson, AL; five grandchildren, Jeb (Kristy) Miles, Josh (Melissa) Miles, Rubyejean (Michael) Lupo, Kelly Kozuba, and Eddie (Heather) Kozuba; six step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, Jackson Miles, Lynlee Miles, River Miles, Gunner Miles, Caleb Strickland, Edwin Kozuba, Noah Rigdon, and Tessa Rigdon; and eight step-great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents, Robert was preceded in death by five siblings, Gaylon (Lois) Simmons, Junior (Sylvia) Simmons, Thelma (Paul) Doherty, Georgia (Charlie) Hill, and Martha (Junior) Nichols; and one brother-in-law, Sim Bowers.

Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street, Paris, TN 38242, is handling the arrangements. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Kerry Sopher officiating.

Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery with Jeb Miles, Josh Miles, Gunner Miles, and River Miles serving as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to Olive Branch Cemetery, 3265 Mt. Sinai Rd, Buchanan, TN, 38222.