Matthew M. Simmons
Matthew M. Simmons, 17, of Millersburg, Ind., died unexpectedly early Friday morning, Aug. 30, 2013.
He was born Feb. 5, 1996, in Goshen, Ind. to Heather Simmons.
Matt was a student at Farifield High School where he excelled academically, particularly in physics, maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. He was a member of the wrestling team, and also held a job at the Lincolnway Mart in Goshen.
She survives along with a step-father: Billy Silcox; grandparents: Jeri and Gary Simmons, of Millersburg; uncle and aunt: Ian and Stacie Simmons, Syracuse, Ind.; cousins: Paige and Carter Simmons; and a great-grandmother: Patricia Walsh.
Friends may call 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Grace Community Church prior to the 11 a.m. memorial service. Family friend and church elder, Darin Holsopple will officiate. Cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Matthew Simmons memorial fund, c/o Fairfield High School.