Jake, I love you so much and I always will. You were sarcastic, funny, smart, you had such a tude sometimes lol, I loved to listen to you sing and play your guitar, you had the personality that everyone was attracted to and made friends with anyone, you were kind and full of so much love for others. I loved when we would play Mario kart with your mom and it was so much fun playing uno with your family. I loved hanging out with your nieces and nephews and all the fun we had together hanging out with your family. I loved getting to play games with Gia and getting to know your family. I loved when we stayed at papaws and mamaw Maryann’s and just got to be with them. I loved how much you loved my family and enjoyed hanging out with them. I loved getting to watch anime with you and how you would watch bluey with me and loved it just as much as I did. I loved getting to play games with you and seeing how much joy you got from playing. I loved getting to meet your friends and hang out with yall and I loved listening to you and Christian play games all night. Thank you for loving me for almost 4 years and I’m so sorry I couldn’t stay. All I wanted was for you to be happy and get better and I’m so sorry I couldn’t be there for you. I’m so sorry I left and couldn’t come back but I never stopped loving you. Leaving was the hardest choice I ever made and I’m so sorry I wasn’t there for you when you needed it. I’m so sorry you had to leave and I wish you didn’t have to go but I know your mamaw, your dad, grandma Debbie, and all your loved ones welcomed you into those heavenly gates with open arms and so much love and I know they missed you. Thank you for loving me and I will always and forever love you. Tabbie and Raymond and all his loved ones, I love yall so much and I’m praying for yall. He loved yall so much and talked about you always. He loved every moment he spent with yall and always told me how much he loved yall. I’m so sorry and I wish there were words I could say or anything I could do but he is watching over you now and will always be yalls guardian angel.

Jake, I really hate this for you, for your family, for all of us who knew you. Such a short time you spent with us, but every time was so much fun. I will never be able to play cards again without hearing your voice, your witty quips, without wishing I could hear you and Luke cracking up together, or seeing you and Kendal give those stolen little glances of love and blushing after you realized everyone noticed. What a great guy you were. I wish you would have talked to me, to anyone, about what you were going through. I would have done my very best to help you, in any way I could have. You kept it all inside, hidden very well. Above all else, I pray you have the peace you sought. I pray your soul is calm. I pray Heaven is exactly what you hoped it would be. You are missed.

I love you Jake.

You are in my thoughts and prayers Tabbie....

In memory of Jakob Thomas Simmons, Elaina Marie lit a candle

Fatman, to the world you were just a man. But to my kids, wife, and myself you were absolutely a blessing. Thank you for spending so much time with us this year. I Love You and you’ll forever be missed. My condolences to all those affected by the loss of such a sweet human.

We are devastated about hearing about this Tabbi and Raymond, our hearts are going out to you, prayers for you and your family

Sending my love to Jake's family. *Song: One More Light - Linkin Park*

Such a sweet, kind young man, taken too soon !

It absolutely breaks my heart to read this. Tabbie my heart and prayers are with you sweet girl. I love you and im praying for comfort for you and the rest only the family.

In memory of Jakob Thomas Simmons, Saundra K Cornett lit a candle

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I am so sorry Tabby and Raymond. Please know my prayers are with you guys.

I love you Jakob Thomas and hope to see you on the other side. The world is less without you in it. You will be dearly missed.

In memory of Jakob Thomas Simmons, Catherine Phillips lit a candle

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