He was born March 23, 1961 in Indianapolis to Charles Edward and Mary Jo (Hostetter) Simms.
He formerly worked at Columbia House in Terre Haute.
He is survived his by father in Tenn.; one sister, Tracy Dupire, Worthington; one niece, Miranda Dupire, Worthington.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. on Monday Sept. 14, 2009, at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington, with the Rev. Colin Cress officiating.
Memorials may be given to Humane Society.
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