William "Bill" Simonds

William “Bill” Simonds, age 85 of Knoxville, went home peacefully to be with his Lord July 28, 2014 at home. Member of Calahan Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his second wife, Barbara Simonds. Survived by children, Michael Simonds, Deborah Edwards, Mickie Simonds, Jennifer Pitts, Tracy Simonds, and Neal Simonds; grandchildren, Jessee, Cinnamon, Heather, Stacy, Chris, and Emily; great-grandchildren, Katlin, Timmy, and Jackson; brother, Billy Lee Bivens; first wife, Katherine Simonds; step children, Carla Hefner, Tammy Vaughn; step grandchildren, Brad, Kristian, Dusty, Haley, and Tessa. Family and friends will meet 1:45 pm Friday at Kitts Cemetery for graveside service at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm Thursday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel.