Memorial services for Johnnie Waid Simms, age 64 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Saturday at 3:00 PM at Higgins Funeral Home with Ray Fraley officiating. Mr. Simms passed away Friday morning at his residence.
A native of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Sammie Simms and Cora Katherine Waid Simms who survives. He was former owner of Cattleman’s Restaurant in Fayetteville and the Angus Restaurant in Huntsville.
Survivors include his son Waid Simms of Franklin and mother Katherine Simms of Fayetteville, niece Nicole Simms of Fayetteville, nephew Corey Simms of Fayetteville, great-nephews Dylan Tanner and Bradley Simms and great-nieces Oliva Tanner and Cheyenne May and cousins. Mr. Simms was preceded in death by his brother Mallory Simms and grandparents George and Carlene Waid.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 2PM-3PM at Higgins Funeral Home.
9 Comments To "Johnnie Waid Simms"
#1 Comment By Brenda & Joe Burns On March 21, 2014 @ 4:44 pm
To Catherine and all the Family .I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with each of you during this difficult time.
#2 Comment By Tina Peel On March 21, 2014 @ 6:32 pm
Ms. Katherine & Waid, I am so sorry to hear about Johnny. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
#3 Comment By Tara On March 21, 2014 @ 7:42 pm
Deepest sympathies to family and friends. Tara Barton Atlanta, GA. (Evelyn Vance’s granddaughter)
#4 Comment By Sue Mc Kinney On March 22, 2014 @ 3:38 pm
Katherine, Thinking of you and family at this time of your loss. God Bess!! love you
#5 Comment By Jimmy and Diane Buchanan On March 22, 2014 @ 11:37 pm
So sorry to learn of Johnny’s passing. My family and many of my friends enjoyed many wonderful meals at Cattleman’s and always enjoyed talking with Johnny while there.
#6 Comment By Vicki Steele On March 23, 2014 @ 12:55 pm
Katherine, I am so sorry! I have a lot of memories being at your house and riding the go cart with Johnnie! Love you!
Vicki Wisdom Steele
#7 Comment By Donald Spray On March 23, 2014 @ 3:26 pm
So sorry to hear Johnny passed away. Love and Prayers to the family….Donald Spray
#8 Comment By Teresa and Dean McLendon On March 24, 2014 @ 12:22 am
We are so sad to hear of Johnnie’s passing. My husband and I were neighbors with him for many years and he was such a caring hard working man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
#9 Comment By Jennifer Lewter On March 27, 2014 @ 5:32 pm
I worked for Johnnie at Cattleman’s years ago. He was good to me and helped spark my enthusiasm for wines. Sometimes after hours he would open up a bottle of something special he’d call “the nectar of the gods!” and share it with us. He will be missed.