Timothy D Simmons

Timothy Dwayne Simmons, affectionately known as “Tim” or “Denzel,” was the son of the late Horace Simmons, Sr., and Elizabeth McNeil Simmons. He was born on April 1, 1963, in Moore County, NC. He was the youngest of twelve children born to his parents. He transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Tim’s parents regarded education as a necessity and made sure he not only attended school, but also embraced it. He had perfect attendance for all twelve years of grade school, proving his determination and persistence in excelling academically. He was a very accomplished wrestler all four years of high school and graduated from Pinecrest High School in 1981. He then attended Central Carolina Community College and obtained an Associate’s Degree. Tim’s dream was to work for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. He began his law enforcement career in 1984, when he joined the Moore County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy Sheriff, where he worked for three one-half years. His dream finally came true in 1987, when he began working for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. He started as a Trooper serving in Cabarrus County, where he was promoted to Line Sergeant, and served in Guilford County. He was later promoted to First Sergeant and served in Person, Caswell, Moore, and Hoke Counties, and served in that capacity until his retirement in 2013, having served a total of 27 years. He then began working as a bailiff for the Moore County Court Facility. In total, Timothy served his state and community in law enforcement for almost 40 years.

Tim dedicated his life to Christ at an early age, and would often attend church with his father at Providence Presbyterian Church in Jackson Springs, NC, and with his mother at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in West End, NC. Timothy loved his home church, Providence Presbyterian Church, and it was evident in his commitment to the church. He was an Elder, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, and a very active Sunday School student. He was known for stepping in to fill the gaps. Whether that was mowing the grass, creating the weekly church programs, or delivering the morning message once a month. He recently started the Power Zone with God, which met every Monday to learn more about God.

Tim was a proud father, grandfather, brother, uncle, co-worker, and friend. Tim was an extremely hard worker. He was a team player and willing to help anyone. He liked going to the gym, writing songs and sermons, playing his guitar, riding motorcycles, and going to estate sales and thrift stores. One of his favorite pastimes was baking. He could make a mean POUND CAKE and won first place in a baking competition last year for his delicious cakes. He had a laugh that, when he was truly tickled, would fill a room and could be heard across the house or any establishment he was in. While people thought he was stoic and showed little emotion, he was full of love, laughter, joy, and a very unique sense of humor. If he was not enjoying westerns, country, or quartet music, or taking selfies and sending them to people, he was enjoying time spent with his favorite person, his granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Charles McNeil and Mack Simmons, and his sisters, Eunice S. Capel and Della S. Whitehead.

Those left to cherish fond memories and carry on his legacy are his daughter, Tremaine Simmons of Charlotte, NC; a son, Dwayne Simmons of Charlotte; a granddaughter, Aryanna Simmons of Charlotte; his former wife, who remained a devoted friend, Gayle Simmons of Robbins, NC; two sisters, Claudine Allen (Anthony) and Felecia Christian (Walter), both of Fayetteville, NC; five brothers, Horace Simmons Jr. (Cynthia) of Denver, Colorado, Milton Simmons of Eagle Springs, NC, Lazarus Simmons of Fayetteville, Joseph Simmons (Catherine) of Durham, NC, and Raymond Simmons of Stem, NC. He was also dearly loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, who will also cherish his memory and carry his legacy.