Elex "Buddy" Simmons, Jr. of Pleasant Plain, OH, passed away December 2, 2024, at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Janice Simmons. Devoted father of Kevin (Annie) Simmons, Ward Simmons, Matthew Simmons, and Anthony (Brittany) Simmons. Cherished grandfather of Elex, Owen, Jacob, Madison, Ethan, Bella, Marissa, Andrea, Reese, Karlah, Paityn, and Ellie. Caring brother of Rick Simmons, Christine Miracle, Janey McRoberts, and the late Randy Simmons, Wanda Barnett, and Judy Gould.

Family and friends will be received from 6 PM until the hour of service at 8 PM, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 N Riverside Ave, Loveland, OH, 45140.