Brett Cleveland Simmons

Brett Cleveland Simmons, 48, of Westminster, Maryland, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2019 at the Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster, Maryland.

Brett was the loving husband for 26 years of Margaret "Peggy" Waller Simmons whom he married on May 2, 1993.  Brett was born May 22, 1971 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Betty Jo Harden Simmons and Tex Grover Simmons.  After high school, in 1989, he joined the United States Coast Guard serving until his retirement on September 30, 2017.

In addition to his wife and parents, Brett is survived by his children:  Robert Alex Fulcher, Chelsea Lynn Simmons, Kirsten Renee Simmons and Halie JoAnna Simmons.  He will be greatly missed by his 4 grandchildren:  Maddox, Urijah, Michelle and Warren.  He also leaves two brothers:  Rodney Grover (Robbin) Simmons of Round Rock, Texas and Carl Edison (Theresa) Simmons of Lexington, South Carolina and many loving nieces and nephews.

Brett was a member of the Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officers Association – Baltimore Chapter and of the American Legion – Carroll Post 31 of Westminster.  Brett was well respected and a giving man.  Until his passing, he remained dedicated to his family and to his country.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 29th, 12 noon, at Hampton First Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Johnson-St. Paul Cemetery with Military Honors.  Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Drive, Baltimore, MD 21236.