Norman S. Simbeck, age 83, of Leoma, TN passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired from the Lawrenceburg Fire Department, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Lawrenceburg and American Legion Post 146. Mr. Simbeck also served his country in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mattie Payne Simbeck; two brothers, Charles Simbeck and Edward Simbeck; and two sisters, Frances Killen and Ruby Agate.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Russell Simbeck of Leoma, TN; six sons, Kenneth Simbeck of Collinwood, TN, Carter Simbeck of Lawrenceburg, TN, William Simbeck of Huntsville, AL, Tommy McDow (Alberta) of Leoma, TN, Ty McDow (Tara) of Leoma, TN, and Tracy McDow (Kim) of Hendersonville, TN; one daughter, Krystal McDow Carter (Steve) of Lawrenceburg, TN; one brother, Frank (Buddy) Simbeck of Lawrenceburg, TN; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces; nephews; and many beloved pets. Those serving as honorary pallbearers are the Lawrenceburg Fire Department and the National Guard.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, July 26, 2019 at Neal Funeral Home with a rosary service at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 27, 2019. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Loretto, TN with full military honors. Family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or the Lawrenceburg Firefighters Association.
