Tommy Joe "Buddy" Simmons, 82 of Bartlett, Tennessee, went home to his Heavenly Father on May 24, 2019. He served in the Military (Army), and worked until his retirement at Buckeye Cellulose in Memphis, Tennessee. Tommy is survived by two sisters, three nieces, two nephews, and several great nieces and nephews, and was loved dearly by all. Also, the caregivers who made the last period of his life comfortable. The family has requested that you would join them for a visitation on Monday, June 3, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 10:00 a.m., at Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park East; 2440 Whitten Road.