Jeffrey Bryon Simerly

Jeffrey Bryon Simerly, age 49, of Marion, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Sanford, North Carolina.

He was born in Guilford County on August 12, 1971 to the late Jessee Simerly and Bonnie Wilson Simerly.

Jeffrey was a great and loving husband, father, and brother and a true family man at heart. Jeffrey was an avid deer hunter, and he enjoyed watching NASCAR with his family.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Zachary Simerly.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 6 years, Tracy Jornigan Simerly; seven children, Madison Simerly Bayse (Dylan), Jeffrey Gage Simerly, Charles Brown, Jr. (Harley), Bryan Brown, Kyle Brown (Faith), Cody Brown, and Katie Brown; one brother, Jesse Simerly II; and a number of grandchildren, cousins, and extended family.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Beam Funeral Service & Crematory in Marion from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association by visiting www.heart.org because Jeffrey had such a big heart.