Thomas Sidney "Tom" Simms, age 71 of Lebanon, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 14, 1949 in Marion County.  He was a former Shelter Insurance Agent and real estate appraiser.  He was a member of Saint Charles Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Chester Simms, Sr. and Leona Ballard Simms; one sister, Louise Edelen and two brothers, Francis Wayne Simms and Charles Louis Simms, Sr.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Rose Ewing Simms; two sons, Ryan Simms (Jaime) of Bardstown and Greg Simms (Claire) of Louisville; one daughter, Rebecca Simms Rasmovich (Jason) of Louisville; five grandsons, Gavin Simms, Charlie Simms, Henry Simms, Easton Rasmovich and Isaac Rasmovich; eight sisters, Evelyn Edelen (Joe) of Naples, Florida, Sister Grace Simms, OP of Saint Catharine, Gerri Keysor (Bob Figeira) of Laguna Woods, California, Vernice Simms, Betty Blair and Rita Harrod (Tom) all of Louisville, Jane Thompson of Missouri and Margaret O'Bryan (Joe) of Owensboro; one brother, Chester Simms (Nora) of Bardstown.

Tom was affectionately known by his family as "Paw Paw Pooh." He enjoyed the simple things and lived his life to the fullest. He cherished his family and left many memories including trips to Green River Lake, and his infamous "ten minute projects." Tom loved to work, oddly loved the color brown, and loved to wear khaki pants and a button-down blue shirt. His family is forever grateful to Taylor County Regional Hospital for caring for him before he could come home for his last moments. Dr. Hinton, his nursing staff, and of course Ann Dabney could not have taken better care of him.

A private memorial service will be held 2 PM Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Saint Charles Catholic Church, 675 Highway 327, Lebanon.  Rev. David Naylor will officiate.  Private Committal Rites will follow in the church cemetery.

The memorial service is not open to the public, but it was livestreamed onto the Mattingly Funeral Home Facebook page and may be viewed using the link below.

Memorials may go to https://hosparushealth.org/donate/ or www.parkinsons.org .

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