💐 James Daniel and Jennie Sue Baker Simmons Remembered in Spencer, Tennessee

The Spencer community mourns the passing of James Daniel “JD” Simmons and his wife Jennie Sue Baker Simmons, whose lives spanned nearly a century together in Van Buren County. Their deaths, occurring just days apart in late October and early November, mark the end of a long partnership rooted in the region.

📍 A Life Shared in Spencer

James Daniel “JD” Simmons, 92, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026. His beloved wife, Jennie Sue Baker Simmons, 86, followed just two days later on Monday, November 2, 2026. ❤️ JD was born on October 5, 1934, to the late Arthur and Gertrude Dodson Simmons, establishing roots that would anchor his family to the Spencer area for generations.

🕊️ Community Connections

The announcement of their passing was shared through Bonnie's Flowers & Gift, a longtime Spencer business serving the community’s needs during life’s most meaningful moments. Their obituary reflects the deep ties many families maintain across the Cumberland Plateau region, where multi-generational roots and close-knit community bonds remain central to local identity. 🌿

For residents of the Dunlap area and surrounding Van Buren County communities, the Simmons family represents the enduring connections that define life in this part of Middle Tennessee-where neighbors know one another across decades and family histories intertwine with local memory.