Ernest "Bud" Simmons, 91, of Massillon, passed away on September 21, 2022 at home peacefully.

He was born on August 22, 1931 to the late Joseph and Mildred (Schofield) Simmons in Clifton Forge, VA.

Ernest graduated from Valley High School and worked as a Superintendent for Tyson/SKF for many years retiring as Chairman of the Grievance Committee.

He was a founding member of Tigertown Boat and Ski Club, S.C.A.R.E. President Local 18419 USWA, North Lawrence Fish and Game Club. He had a love for knowledge and co-authored a book and earned multiple technical certifications..

Ernest is survived by his children, Katherine A. Simmons Siano, Mark (Mary Beth) Simmons, Karen Simmons Parker; grandchildren, Matthew A. Siano, Angie (Jason)Simmons, Tommy (Casey) Parker and Daniel (Lindsay) Parker; great-grandchildren, Madison D. Toms, Dahlia Siano, Nate Jack, Brooke Friend, Caleb Friend, Gabe Parker, Katelynn Simmons, Hadley Parker and Jimmy Jack; two great-great-grandchildren; special nephew, Scott (Kim) Thornberry : special great-niece, Madison Thornberry and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Howell) Simmons; grandchild, Elizabeth Simmons; siblings, Betty Cosgray, Charles Simmons and Wilma Simmons.

A private inurnment will take place in Brookfield Cemetery.

Ernest "Bud" Simmons, 91, of Massillon, passed away on September 21, 2022 at home peacefully.

He was born on August 22, 1931 to the late Joseph and Mildred (Schofield) Simmons in Clifton Forge, VA.

Ernest graduated from Valley High School and worked as a Superintendent for Tyson/SKF for many years retiring as Chairman of the Grievance Committee.

He was a founding member of Tigertown Boat and Ski Club, S.C.A.R.E. President Local 18419 USWA, North Lawrence Fish and Game Club. He had a love for knowledge and co-authored a book and earned multiple technical certifications..

Ernest is survived by his children, Katherine A. Simmons Siano, Mark (Mary Beth) Simmons, Karen Simmons Parker; grandchildren, Matthew A. Siano, Angie (Jason)Simmons, Tommy (Casey) Parker and Daniel (Lindsay) Parker; great-grandchildren, Madison D. Toms, Dahlia Siano, Nate Jack, Brooke Friend, Caleb Friend, Gabe Parker, Katelynn Simmons, Hadley Parker and Jimmy Jack; two great-great-grandchildren; special nephew, Scott (Kim) Thornberry : special great-niece, Madison Thornberry and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Howell) Simmons; grandchild, Elizabeth Simmons; siblings, Betty Cosgray, Charles Simmons and Wilma Simmons.

A private inurnment will take place in Brookfield Cemetery.