Brian Jay Simmons, 57, ended his tragic struggle with ALS on February 22, 2022. He was born on September 15, 1964, in Marion, IN, General Hospital to parents Kathryn Pickett Simmons and Donald Simmons. After the family moved to Lafayette, IN, Brian attended Miami Elementary, was graduated from Jefferson High School in 1982 and Ball State University in 1987. While a student at BSU he enjoyed a semester at London Center which provided travel in England, Germany, France and Italy.
As a child he was inventive, imaginative, verbally expressive and he delighted all of his teachers with his quick wit and clever artwork and stories. He organized puppet shows and magic acts for the neighborhood and used the family camera to make animated films. Brian thrived in Cub Scouts and took honesty and patriotism very seriously. In the 6th grade he took over his brother's paper route and was chosen as Journal and Courier Carrier of the Month. Later he helped direct and act in The Lafayette Parks and Rec summer plays and one year also worked at Baskin Robbins and the Shirt Shack.
At Jefferson High Brian was involved in Jefferson Players, choirs, a mime group and other activities which involved performing. He continued theater at Ball State and acted in or stages many plays while majoring in marketing and business. After graduation Brian became manager of Shirt Shack at Union Station in Indianapolis and later joined Geoffrey Bjork Inc Design. Brian then started a design studio on Massachusetts Avenue and finally joined RCI where he worked in marketing until his illness.
At RCI he continued to spread a ray of sunshine to every room he entered and provided an atmosphere of happiness and creativity. He seldom pushed his own agenda and was careful to consider the beliefs of others, yet he cared greatly about many issues which involve decency, honesty and human kindness. One fellow worker remarked that his most frequently used statement was "here, let me help you with that." Brian was also fond of cats and rescued many.
Brian is survived by parents Dr. David and Mrs. Kathryn Trout, Donald and Jo Simmons; siblings Steve Simmons (CJ) and Greg Simmons; nieces, Ashley Simmons, Reva Simmons; and nephews Joel and Connor Simmons. Many thanks to Steve and CJ Simmons and Michael Tooker who gave Brian the ultimate in care.
There is no service scheduled and friends and family will meet at a later date to honor Brian.
--Lafayette Journal & Courier (online) - March 01, 2022
As a child he was inventive, imaginative, verbally expressive and he delighted all of his teachers with his quick wit and clever artwork and stories. He organized puppet shows and magic acts for the neighborhood and used the family camera to make animated films. Brian thrived in Cub Scouts and took honesty and patriotism very seriously. In the 6th grade he took over his brother's paper route and was chosen as Journal and Courier Carrier of the Month. Later he helped direct and act in The Lafayette Parks and Rec summer plays and one year also worked at Baskin Robbins and the Shirt Shack.
At Jefferson High Brian was involved in Jefferson Players, choirs, a mime group and other activities which involved performing. He continued theater at Ball State and acted in or stages many plays while majoring in marketing and business. After graduation Brian became manager of Shirt Shack at Union Station in Indianapolis and later joined Geoffrey Bjork Inc Design. Brian then started a design studio on Massachusetts Avenue and finally joined RCI where he worked in marketing until his illness.
At RCI he continued to spread a ray of sunshine to every room he entered and provided an atmosphere of happiness and creativity. He seldom pushed his own agenda and was careful to consider the beliefs of others, yet he cared greatly about many issues which involve decency, honesty and human kindness. One fellow worker remarked that his most frequently used statement was "here, let me help you with that." Brian was also fond of cats and rescued many.
Brian is survived by parents Dr. David and Mrs. Kathryn Trout, Donald and Jo Simmons; siblings Steve Simmons (CJ) and Greg Simmons; nieces, Ashley Simmons, Reva Simmons; and nephews Joel and Connor Simmons. Many thanks to Steve and CJ Simmons and Michael Tooker who gave Brian the ultimate in care.
There is no service scheduled and friends and family will meet at a later date to honor Brian.
--Lafayette Journal & Courier (online) - March 01, 2022
Brian Jay Simmons, 57, ended his tragic struggle with ALS on February 22, 2022. He was born on September 15, 1964, in Marion, IN, General Hospital to parents Kathryn Pickett Simmons and Donald Simmons. After the family moved to Lafayette, IN, Brian attended Miami Elementary, was graduated from Jefferson High School in 1982 and Ball State University in 1987. While a student at BSU he enjoyed a semester at London Center which provided travel in England, Germany, France and Italy.
As a child he was inventive, imaginative, verbally expressive and he delighted all of his teachers with his quick wit and clever artwork and stories. He organized puppet shows and magic acts for the neighborhood and used the family camera to make animated films. Brian thrived in Cub Scouts and took honesty and patriotism very seriously. In the 6th grade he took over his brother's paper route and was chosen as Journal and Courier Carrier of the Month. Later he helped direct and act in The Lafayette Parks and Rec summer plays and one year also worked at Baskin Robbins and the Shirt Shack.
At Jefferson High Brian was involved in Jefferson Players, choirs, a mime group and other activities which involved performing. He continued theater at Ball State and acted in or stages many plays while majoring in marketing and business. After graduation Brian became manager of Shirt Shack at Union Station in Indianapolis and later joined Geoffrey Bjork Inc Design. Brian then started a design studio on Massachusetts Avenue and finally joined RCI where he worked in marketing until his illness.
At RCI he continued to spread a ray of sunshine to every room he entered and provided an atmosphere of happiness and creativity. He seldom pushed his own agenda and was careful to consider the beliefs of others, yet he cared greatly about many issues which involve decency, honesty and human kindness. One fellow worker remarked that his most frequently used statement was "here, let me help you with that." Brian was also fond of cats and rescued many.
Brian is survived by parents Dr. David and Mrs. Kathryn Trout, Donald and Jo Simmons; siblings Steve Simmons (CJ) and Greg Simmons; nieces, Ashley Simmons, Reva Simmons; and nephews Joel and Connor Simmons. Many thanks to Steve and CJ Simmons and Michael Tooker who gave Brian the ultimate in care.
There is no service scheduled and friends and family will meet at a later date to honor Brian.
--Lafayette Journal & Courier (online) - March 01, 2022
As a child he was inventive, imaginative, verbally expressive and he delighted all of his teachers with his quick wit and clever artwork and stories. He organized puppet shows and magic acts for the neighborhood and used the family camera to make animated films. Brian thrived in Cub Scouts and took honesty and patriotism very seriously. In the 6th grade he took over his brother's paper route and was chosen as Journal and Courier Carrier of the Month. Later he helped direct and act in The Lafayette Parks and Rec summer plays and one year also worked at Baskin Robbins and the Shirt Shack.
At Jefferson High Brian was involved in Jefferson Players, choirs, a mime group and other activities which involved performing. He continued theater at Ball State and acted in or stages many plays while majoring in marketing and business. After graduation Brian became manager of Shirt Shack at Union Station in Indianapolis and later joined Geoffrey Bjork Inc Design. Brian then started a design studio on Massachusetts Avenue and finally joined RCI where he worked in marketing until his illness.
At RCI he continued to spread a ray of sunshine to every room he entered and provided an atmosphere of happiness and creativity. He seldom pushed his own agenda and was careful to consider the beliefs of others, yet he cared greatly about many issues which involve decency, honesty and human kindness. One fellow worker remarked that his most frequently used statement was "here, let me help you with that." Brian was also fond of cats and rescued many.
Brian is survived by parents Dr. David and Mrs. Kathryn Trout, Donald and Jo Simmons; siblings Steve Simmons (CJ) and Greg Simmons; nieces, Ashley Simmons, Reva Simmons; and nephews Joel and Connor Simmons. Many thanks to Steve and CJ Simmons and Michael Tooker who gave Brian the ultimate in care.
There is no service scheduled and friends and family will meet at a later date to honor Brian.
--Lafayette Journal & Courier (online) - March 01, 2022
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