Mr. Stephen Andrew Simmons

Mr. Stephen Andrew Simmons was born September 30, 1964 in Dallas to parents James E. and Marjorie Simmons and passed away May 1, 2019 at the age of 54. Stephen was a man that enjoyed reading and learning about history, especially Texas history and held a great deal of pride for the state of Texas. He served our country in the United States Navy. Stephen was a family man that loved helping others and had a passion for cooking, grilling and smoking brisket while spending time with grand-kids, family and friends. He was also known to spoil Helena, the love of his life on a regular basis. Stephen was an amazing man who will be missed tremendously by all who knew and loved him. Stephen is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by: his loving wife Helena, son and wife Joseph and Emilee Simmons, daughter and husband Brittany and Rory Sterling, daughter and husband Brandy and Alexander Soto, son James Simmons, grand-children; Jayce Furlow, Leeam Simmons, Elizabeth Simmons, Lola Simmons, Eli Soto and Helena Sterling all of Kemp, sisters; Debbie Sustaire of McAlester, OK, Judy Bates of Dallas and Traci Stockton of Longview, brother and wife Paul and Susan Simmons of Longview, numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many more friends.