Tyrone D. Simmons, 45, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center South, Jacksonville.  A native of Palatka, and the son of Willie Lee Simmons and Fannie McCray, Tyrone was born on Monday, April 5, 1976. Tyrone was a 1995 graduate of Palatka High School. He went to school and earned a CDL where he was able to become a self-employed owner/operator. Tyrone had a passion for motorcycles and always lived life to the fullest. Being Tyrone, the life and jokester of the party, he would always make everyone laugh.

In addition to his father, Tyrone was preceded in eternal rest by his son, Jaiden White; sister, Linda Simmons; uncle, Tyrone McCray; aunts, Connie McCray, Roberta McCray, Jackie Harrell, Lilliemae McCullough, Marion McCray, and Rose Williams.

In God's Perfect timing, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Tyrone's journey on earth was fulfilled.

Tyrone leaves to cherish his memory: wife , Tahilia "Tish" Simmons; mother , Fannie McCray; loving children , Latavion, Kalisha, Kentrell,Tyran, Tyra, Jayden, Fancy, Adrian, Ashlyn, Janaria, Tamaris, Tyquan, D'Mariana, Nicholas, Kea'Shae, Tikiaa, Tyrone Jr, and Quanesha(Rontrae); stepchildren , Lamon, Montrell and Nakai; siblings , Tracey (Andrew) Jones, Tlisa McCray, Latasha (Lyndon) Dunham, Felicity(Clarence) Cobb, Theressa (Katina) Simmons, Roegina Simmons, Marlena Simmons and Melinda Harvey; brothers , Jeremiah Simmons,Terry (April) Simmons, and Brian (Peter) Simmons, Leon (Marie) Hill, Johnny (Queenester) Simmons and Luke (Kathy) Simmons; mother-in- law , Delores Jones; sisters-in-law , Angel Lowe and Deshawna Hardy; and a host of nieces, nephews, god-brothers/sisters, cousins, and dear friends.

Mandatory CDC guidelines for social distancing and masks required): Visitation of family and friends will be 2-4 p.m., Saturday, August 28 at "Flagg's Chapel of Serenity". Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, August 29 at Putnam County Fairgrounds, 118 Fairgrounds Rd., East Palatka, Florida 32131. Reverend Andrew McRae, Pastor, Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Gainesville, is the eulogist. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel, 2400 Madison Street, Palatka.