Michael L. Simmons, 65, of Abingdon, died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at home.
He was born July 23, 1961, in Galesburg, the son of Richard Dean and Stella Louise (Miller) Simmons.
He is survived by his mother, Stella Long of Abingdon; a son, Chance Simmons of Monmouth; three grandchildren Julian, Aubrey, and Ava Rose; three brothers, Rick Simmons of Abingdon, John C. (Rhonda) Long of Abingdon, and Paul A. (Shari) Long of Taylorsville, Kentucky; and a sister, Belinda (Jason) Bower of Spring Branch, Texas. He was preceded in death by two sons, Grant and Joseph; his father, Richard; and his stepfather, John P. Long.
Mike was raised in Abingdon and Berwick. He went to grade school in Abingdon and then attended Roseville High School. He worked a variety of jobs over the years.
Cremation will be accorded. Private family burial will be in the Spring of 2027, in the Abingdon Cemetery. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral and Cremation Services of Abingdon is honored to serve the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.h-p-w.com.
