Jerry Lee Simmonds of Otisville, age 77, died Thursday March 25, 2021 at Ascension-Genesys Regional. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday April 1, 2021 at the Davison Missionary Church 1481 N. Gale Rd. Davison. Rev. Rob Prince and Rev. Jason Crum officiating: with private family burial in Smith Hill Cemetery. Family will receive visitors from 1-7 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Jerry will lie in state from 11:00 am Thursday until time of services at the church. CDC Guidelines with social distancing, small groups at one time, and masks are required. Those desiring may make contributions in Jerry's memory to the American Diabetes Association.

Jerry was born in Flint Michigan on July 24, 1943 the son of the late: Kenneth & Gynith (Grimmett) Simmonds and has resided in the Otisville area most of his life. He was joined in marriage to Audrey Elizabeth Thurlow on Sept. 7, 1963 at Richfield Church of the Nazarene, Otisville and she died beside him on March 25, 2021.He was a graduate of Millington High School and a supporter of Millington Football which he continued to attend into his later years. He enjoyed classic cars and attended numerous car shows in the area. Jerry spent many years collecting and working on his Farmall Tractors. His true love and enjoyment was his family and spending numerous hours taking and watching his grandchildren at their many activities. He was a member of the Richfield Church of the Nazarene. Jerry was proud of his forty-four years at General Motors Pontiac Division as a Tool & Die Maker until his retirement August 1, 2005.

He is survived by his children: Brad and Julie Simmonds, Brian Simmonds, Beth and Brian Rudolph, and Barry and Jennifer Simmonds. He also leaves his loving grandchildren; Brent and Emily Simmonds, Courtney and Kyle Stinchcomb, Jenna Simmonds, Jorden Simmonds, Jameson Simmonds, Bailee Rudolph, Bristol Rudolph, Kolt Simmonds, Brody Mills, Madeline Mills, and great grandchildren; Kason, Lincoln, Laila, and Jade. Surviving also is his sister; Karen Ward, sister-in-law Janet Simmonds, and a host of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by brother Dale Simmonds, sister Marlene Simmonds-Bearup, and brother-in-law Bob Ward. Please share your condolences at www.hansenfuneralhome.net