Kenneth Wayne Simmons

Kenneth Wayne Simmons, age 82, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Moses Cone Hospital

Mr. Simmons was born in High Point, NC on September 15, 1939 to Grover and Bertha Corder Simmons.  Kenneth served his country in the U.S. Army.  Kenneth was formerly employed with Klopman Mills and Texfi Industries, and retired as a commercial truck driver with Moll Industries.  He was a member of Center Cross Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandy White, brothers, Raeford Simmons and Ralph Simmons, and sisters, Mattie McDowell, Betty Simmons, and Ruth Simmons.  Kenneth enjoyed working on old cars and tinkering with anything that was fixable.  He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who asked.  

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Misenheimer Simmons; daughter, Tricia McCaskill (Kevin Cain) of Asheboro; granddaughter, Andrea White Moore (Adam) of Kernersville; grandson, Daniel White of Kernersville; son-in-law, Randy White; and sister, Ruby Bennett of Asheboro.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm at Center Cross Baptist Church, 1789 Center Cross Church Road in Asheboro.  A graveside service will follow on Thursday at 1:00 pm at the Center Cross Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Nathan Smith officiating.

Memorials may be made to Center Cross Baptist Church, 1789 Center Cross Church Rd., Asheboro, NC 27205.