Kellice (Kelly) Deane Simmons, 85, of Dade City, Florida. He was born July 23, 1939 in Chattanooga, TN. Died May 10, 2025 in Tampa, FL.

Kelly worked at the Ford Stamping Plant in Woodlawn, NY as a welder and machine repair technician until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Simmons (nee Betts), daughter Leigh Lomax, and sons Kerry Simmons (deceased) and KT (Andrea) Simmons. Grandchildren: Michael Cochran, Ashlee Hall, Heather Simmons, Brandon Simmons, Alexandrea Simmons, Justin Simmons, and several sisters, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Disabled Veterans Association in Kelly's honor at: Disabled American Veterans . Please make sure to check off the box "I would like to dedicate my gift" and input Kelly's name as the honoree so the donation is made in tribute to him.

A private service is to be held at a later date.