Karen, Travis and Cassie,  I am sorry to hear about Bryan.  I saw him earlier this year and had talked about getting together soon.  I met Bryan 25 years ago and we had an instant bond and thought of him like a brother.  I am sorry for your loss and know that he will be missed greatly.

Bryan and Joe lived directly across the dorm hall from me at TAMUG in 1976. He was a great guy and always with a smile.  Nothing but fond memories.  I send my warmest sympathies to the family.

Virgil Hargis MARB '79

Tragic lost for all.   My thought & prayers are with the Family. Judith Bradley

Such a great guy, we are all going to miss him.  I worked with Bryan at El Paso Production Company, and had the good fortune to play my first round of golf at Pebble Beach with Bryan, Kevin McMichael and Henry Hansen.
My prayers to the family.
Jack Eells

One of my earliest memories was being next door neighbors to the Simmons Boys; I have a picture (somewhere) of Martin and me, with Bryan and Mark, none of us more than about 5 years old, dressed for an Ash Drive summer day.  Happy times playing in Dickinson, so sorry for your loss.  All best, you're in our prayers.

To Bryan's family, my thoughts and prayers!  I grew up with Bryan, part of the Class of 75!  I remember him always with a smile, he had such a great sense of humor!  I can recall him in my classes as far back as 3rd grade, through graduation!  He was so charming!  RIP my dear friend!

Lot of great memories from high school.  Prayers go out to his family. May God be with you.

Our Prayers are with Bryan's family, and we are sad to hear of his passing. I have great memories of Bryan as our VP in the early days of El Paso E&P after the Coastal merger. He was a class guy and a fine manager and always made people feel valued. When had some fun holiday parties in those days. He will be missed. Joel and Rachel Degenstein.

Lots of great memories from high school and college.  From what I read here, it sounds like you had a wonderful life and I know your family's hearts are broken. None of us were ready for you to go so young...You won't be forgotten. Keep an eye on all of us from up there and I'll keep praying for peace for your family still here.
DHS Class of 1975

I was in Bryan's 1975 graduating class.  I will always remember him as a bright, talented young man... taken from us way too soon. He will be greatly missed by all of us.  My sincere condolences to his family at this sad time.

Bryan, You will be missed.  I regret having lost touch with you after high school but fondly remember the times we hung out in our youth.

Bryan was an exceptional person and so smart. We will miss him. Class of 1975 Rachelle Emmite Schmidt.

Karen, we lost a great man and he will be missed greatly by all of us.. Our prayers go out to you and your family.. Blessings

My earliest memories of Bryan are from Mrs. Helwig's 4th grade homeroom class.  He was one of the best!  My heart goes out to his family in this time of sadness and loss.  DHS Class of '75

I had the pleasure of working with Bryan in Shreveport & In Tyler, TX.  He wasn't a boss but a leader & always had a smile. So sad to hear of his death. Thoughts & prayers go out to his family.

May the God of all comfort give each of you peace during this time.  My prayers go out to each of you.  Winnie Allen & family - DHS Class of 75

Bryan was always one of the kindest, sweetest people I have known.  It was an honor to be one of his classmates at Dickinson High School.  The Class of 1975 will miss him... great memories!

Our prayers go out to Karen and Bryan's children. Bryan will be missed around the gentleman's happy hours where they celebrated their friendship and knowledge of the oil and gas business. Bryan entered the room with a smile and his charismatic presence and humor made us all cherish his friendship. He left us way too early.

 Sincerely, 
 Joe and Reba Mills

It is with great sadness that I learned of Bryan's passing.  I met Bryan when I was 17 years old, my first week at TAMU.  Later, my family was fortunate to work with Bryan and SONAT during his days at Bear Creek in Arcadia, Louisiana.  My condolences go out to his family.  He will be missed by all.  A tragic ending to a wonderful friend.

Heartache at the loss of my sweet "old" friend. My heart also aches for darling Karen and his children.  He was very special to so many of us.
Much Love
Renee Renfroe

Bryan was to all of the friends of over 30 years from Texas A&M at Galveston just "Tex". And the one great trait that Tex had was he never forgot a friend.  Never saw Tex without a smile.  

sail on sailor

My prayers go out to Bryan's family. I had the distinct honor of knowing and working with Bryan and calling him Friend. We will miss him but we will not forget him.

I loved Bryan. He was a true southern gentleman. He was a wonderful son, father and husband. My heart aches for Travis, Cassie and Karen. For all of us really, he leaves a true void.

I've known Bryan for over 30 years, we both attended Texas A&M in Galveston and graduated together. He was a great friend and will be missed.

Karen,
Im so sorry to hear about Bryan.   He was such a generous and kind person.  Im glad I got to meet him on our trip to Cabo.   I know this is very hard for you to lose such a wonderful man.   My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

OBITUARY

Bryan Thomas Simmons

March 16, 1957 – November 14, 2014

Forest Park East Funeral Home & Cemetery

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