Jeremy “Tex” Michael (Simonds) Paul

Jeremy “Tex” Michael (Simonds) Paul, 39, a resident of Forest, Mississippi, passed away on February 17, 2018.

Jeremy was born March 9, 1978, in Barstow, California to James and Sue Marie (Goodman) Simonds. After his mother in 1990, Jeremy moved to Kingman, Arizona. In 1994, his brother Jimmy passed away. Jeremy also lived in Oklahoma and Colorado. He married Lauraine Paul in Aurora, Colorado. Jeremy and Lauraine were blessed with their son Tyler Michael Paul on September 28, 2002. Jeremy loved his son to the moon and back.

Jeremy had an infectious smile and laugh. He was compassionate and loved to make others laugh. He loved animals, the outdoors, fishing, bull riding, Nascar and Chris LeDoux’s songs. Jeremy loved tinkering and working with his hands. He was a man after God’s heart. He was always willing to lend a hand. He was kind hearted and knew no stranger. He loved his friends like family. He also loved our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James “Sonny” and Sue (Goodman) Simonds; and 1 brother James “Jimmy” Simonds.

He is survived by his son Tyler Paul of Clarendon, Tonya Goodman Bronkema of Savannah, Illinois, Jesse Simonds of Kingman, Arizona., niece and nephew. Over the years, many friends played an important part in Jeremy’s life. They too were thought of as family. He will be greatly missed by many. Live, laugh, and love because tomorrow may never come. We love you to the moon and back.

Memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation and Arrangements made by Ott and Lee Funeral Home of Forest, Mississippi.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Christ’s Kids Outreach Ministry P.O. Box 45 Clarendon, Texas 79226.

Family can be reached at P.O. Box 1454 Clarendon, Texas 79226.