Mr. Larry R. Simerly, age 74, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Simerly was born in Johnson City and was the son of the late Roy Gordon & Nina Ruth Broyles Simerly Hughes. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, John & Ethel Simerly and Loda & Bessie Broyles.
He was a member of Harvest Time Baptist Church where he served as Deacon. He was associated with several Gospel Quartets including the Gloryway Singers, whom he started with, and sung with them for 27 years. He liked to fish and hunt.
Mr. Simerly was a retired Bail Bondsman Agent.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Simerly, Johnson City; two sons, Brian Simerly (Kathy) Jonesborough and Christopher Simerly (Maureen), Kansas City, MO; daughter, Stacy Banner (John) Erwin; grandchildren, Marissa Payne, Mason Payne, Landon Banner, Riley Banner and Sarah Craddock; and great grandson, Adrik Heried; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 pm, Friday, July 8, 2022, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Ben Hurd and Bro. Terry Austin officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 12, noon, Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Monte Vista Burial Park.
Pallbearers will be John Banner, Mike Broyles, David Broyles Jr., Kenneth Broyles, Isaac Austin and William Joiner. Honorary pallbearers will be Monty Brown, Rowland Barker, Steve Carr, Austin Inancsi, Hunter Inancsi, Ricky Alexander, and David Inancsi.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Harvest Time Baptist Church Building Fund, 2401 Roseberry Lane, Johnson City, TN 37604.
07/14/2022
Steve & Kathy Renfro
Barbara, We we're so sad to hear of Larry. May the peace of knowing that he is singing in Glory answer will all be united again. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Steve & Kathy
07/08/2022
Janet Harrison
Barbara, I am so sorry to hear about Larry. Sending you and your family hugs and prayers for comfort in his memory.
I was so sad to hear this. I just loved joking with Larry and how he couldn't resist picking on all of us at the shop. He was a sweet man and a joy to know. Sending hugs and prayers to Barbara and all the family.
07/07/2022
Angela Jackson
Barbara, so sorry for your loss. Larry was a special friend. I loved seeing you both come to the bank. He was always happy and joking. You and your family are in my prayers.
07/07/2022
Kenneth J. Broyles
We that are left here have the memories of a wonderful man that spent his life with a love for GOD, family and friends. Larry always wore a smile and made me laugh countless times. He spread the word of GOD every chance he had and like his mom, he loved the joy of singing the Gospel songs. I have lost so many family members and each one I am blessed to say, knew our Lord and Savior, so even though the pain of this passing, I find comfort in my heart that that those such as Larry that had accepted HIM with loving faith and belief, that one day we will all be together again in the realms of HIS glory. The memories are a blessing for one so giving and loving to others and I'll treasure them till we meet again. GOD be with you Barbara, Brian, Stacey and Christopher and your extended families.
07/07/2022
Michelle Mcinturff
Barbara I’m so sorry you and Larry always have and had a special place in my heart love and prayers to you
Life often takes us in different directions and that's a shame but our fondest memories stay with us for life. Crockett campground, Coleman lanterns and a frog (or was it a snake?). The music we made, the fun we had and the Lord we all lean on will stay with me for ever. God bless you all.
With love and prayers,
Allen, Lee and Allen Hughes Jr.
Barbara I am so sorry for your loss, hugs and prayers for comfort during this time. I’m sure he is singing with the angels
07/06/2022
Gretchen Vondran
Barbara
My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Larry was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and I know he will be missed by all of you.
