Joe D.

Simmons

Joe David Simmons, passed away at his home in Pavo, Georgia on April 9, 2025. Born in Pavo, he was the son of the late Leon D. Simmons and Margaret Wooten.

He was a self-employed builder in the hunting buggy and rustic furniture industry. A dedicated, talented, craftsman, he had an eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the natural materials he worked with. Joe wasn't much for words; until you started talking to him. He would tell a joke and laugh through the punch-line to make it where you wouldn't get the joke but would make you laugh anyway.

He handmade his own form of heaven on his property.

He wasn't much for technology and wasn't fond of it either.  He didn't need it.  His simplicity wasn't simple but he made it look simple. An old world craftsman.  "You name it" A Christian, he loved his family and he loved his dogs. He proudly served his country in the US Army.

He is survived by his sons, Luke Simmons and Travis Simmons (Pia Pantoja-Seco), and his granddaughter, Brianna Simmons. He also leaves behind his brother Jeff Simmons (Margie) and sister Jane Mason (Marty). Joe was a beloved uncle to nieces Miranda Seagraves and Jill Scheurer, and nephews Chad Simmons, Lance Simmons, and Justin Stephenson.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday – April 26, 2025 at 11:00 am at Salem Baptist Church with Ricky Stephenson, Dr. Jimmy Clanton, and Rev. Doug Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00 am – 11:00 am in the church Chapel.