Mr. Alan Michael Simonds

March 8, 1962 - October 7, 2020

Alan Michael Simonds died on October 7, 2020 in Nashville, TN due to complications related to Covid-19. He was born on March 8, 1962 in Ipswich, England. He is survived by his wife Gordana Jakovljevic Simonds; Sons: Alexander and Nicholas Killian; Parents Roy and Marlenea Simonds; Siblings David (Cathy) Simonds, Sharon (Mark) Learned, Stephen (Fawn) Simonds. Many nieces and nephews and their children. Parents in law: Dragan Jakovljevic and Mara Tutus Alan was preceded in death by his Mother-in-law: Elvira Sanchez Bietz and Sister-in-law: Frances Jakovljevic In 2011 he met and married the love of his life and best friend, Gordana Jakovljevic Simonds. Alan instantly bonded with her sons, Alexander and Nicholas Killian and loved them as his own. Although their time together was too short, they made amazing memories traveling, hiking, camping and laughing. For almost 40 years he worked as an automotive technician and considered his vocation a calling. Towards the end of his career he mentored student mechanics, one of his most rewarding experiences. Alan would often donate his time and resources to help those in need. Wherever he went, Alan was affectionately known as “the Adventist mechanic”. Alan proudly served in the US Army for five years. He was a veteran of Desert Storm. A deeply spiritual man, Alan had a burden to share his faith with others. He served as a Pathfinder Chaplain and was dedicated to ministering to young people. He was quick to offer a prayer and point you to his personal Savior, Jesus Christ. Alan yearned for the second coming of Jesus. It was his sincerest hope to be reunited with his loved ones on resurrection morning where all pain and suffering will cease for eternity. Arrangements: Friday, October 16, 2020 Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church: https://www.collegedalechurch.com 9:00 am Visitation 10:00 am Memorial Service Livestream: https://livestream.com/collegedalesdachurch/churchprograms Private Burial Service for family to follow.