John Houston Simmons (Tulia)

John Simmons 67, of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in the Kornerstone Chapel with Chaplain Wayne Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.

 Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a visitation on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the funeral home. 

John, born on July 10, 1957, in Tulia to Houston and Sible (Simecek) Simmons. He was known for his sweet demeanor and infectious happiness. Throughout his life, he found joy in his work at the warehouse, specifically in maintenance at the Lubbock schools. He loved taking on the role of "The Boss" and had a close bond with his maintenance crew, always offering guidance and notes to those he worked with. In his free time, John enjoyed watching western movies and cherished riding his bicycle until he was no longer able to do so.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Houston and Sible Simmons, his sister, Melinda Waldroop.

He is survived by his sister, Renee Simmons, his brothers, Craig Simmons and Bently Simmons and wife Lidia, and many nieces and nephews.