Tony Corennell Simmons was born Tony Orlando Simmons and Linda Jean Carr on September 29, 1980, in Monticello, Arkansas. On Friday, June 2, 2023, God called him home to eternal rest at Gardner Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Star City, Arkansas. Tony graduated from Monticello High School and married Callie Bailey to this union was born, one daughter, Alysia, and one son, Issac. Tony later married Ashley Hayes, and to this union was born one daughter, Payton with the addition of three children that he loved and accepted as his own, Mercedes, Trishauwn, and Kiera. Tony worked as a carpenter building homes in and around Arkansas. Tony was a loving kind person that would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He was loved by many, especially his children and family. Tony had the kind of spirit that once you met him, he left an everlasting impression that stayed with you.
Tony was preceded in death by his father Tony Orlando Simmons and grandparents, Lamar and Vera Simmons, and Jim and Elina Carr.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Alysia Simmons, of Warren, AR, Issac Simmons, of Monticello, AR, and Payton Simmons, of Knoxville, AR; grandchildren, Lyr'c Young and Londynn Young; siblings, Jason Simmons, of Gatewood, MO, Christopher Simmons, of Pine Bluff, AR, Rashunda Stamps, of Dallas, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel.
Please sign Tony's guestbook on our website www.stephensondearman.com
Condolences(13)
Ramone Quintez Fisher
Pensacola, FL Saturday, June 24, 2023 Thank you for your amazing friendship over the years and dedication to your family and friends who will always love you for all eternity. I am going to miss your strong sense of humor and I will never forget your kindness and your absolute work ethic and your Christian valuesFleshia Butler-Shelton
Mesquite, TX Friday, June 9, 2023 Letter to my cousin, on your way to heaven. To my cousin Tony. Thought of you today, but that's nothing new. I thought of you yesterday and days before that, too. You left me with some beautiful, strong memories. Your love is still my guide. And though I can't see you, you're always by my side, forever in my heart. God has you in his arms now, Tony, but I will always have you in my heart. Love always, Fleshia Butler-Shelton.Ashley Watson
Clarksville, AR Friday, June 9, 2023 RIP Tony you always had away of making people smile!ARCHEY LEE
LONGVIEW, AR Thursday, June 8, 2023 R.I.L. TONY ALWAYS SOLID AND TRILL!!!PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY & LOVE ONES.
Marylin Simmons
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 8, 2023 Tony was a joy to be around and wanted to make everyone happy and to smile. I will miss him. Rest in peace bro.Marvin Jenkins and Devan Jenkins
Milwaukee, WI Thursday, June 8, 2023 May you rest in peace and our condolences to the whole family.Kimberly Jefferson
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 7, 2023 My condolences to the family. Sorry for your loss.KT
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 7, 2023 I will always remember his smile and his playfulness. Gone too soon,classmate. Never forgotten. Prayers for his family.Rachel Talley
Conway, AR Tuesday, June 6, 2023 To the family I’m so sorry for your loss.My prayers are with the family during this very difficult time.May God Almighty give you peace and comfort..chester butler
Seagoville, TX Monday, June 5, 2023 My prayers are with the family at this difficult time may God give you strength , TONY was a good guy and will truly missed.Becky Peacock Wright
Monticello, AR Friday, June 2, 2023 Rest in Peace Young Man say Hi to your dad for me i miss my classmate and I'll miss you also glad I got pics at the VFW when you was helping Melvin your smile I can't forget "Love Miss Becky"Becky Peacock Wright
Monticello, AR Friday, June 2, 2023 Rest in Peace Young Man say Hi to your dad for me i miss my classmate and I'll miss you also glad I got pics at the VFW when you was helping Melvin your smile I can't forget "Love Miss Becky"Lisa M Sharp
Monticello, AR Friday, June 2, 2023 I've known him my whole life n tho I'm glad he's not n pain any more it's sad af to see him go......I love you Tony forever will be missed but never forgotten!Your,
Lil babii sis!