BUCHANAN — Cory Rand Simmons, 26, of Dowagiac, was taken too soon in a tragic auto accident early Sunday morning, July 18, 2010, in Berrien County’s Benton Township.

He was a loving son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend to all who knew him.

Cory was taken while doing the thing he loved most — driving his red Mustang. He loved cars and was mechanically inclined.

Cory was active in Cub Scouts, basketball and the Cass County Fair.

He was full of love and shared that with hugs for everyone.

A factory laborer, Cory was born Feb. 6, 1984, in South Bend, Ind., and was a lifetime area resident.

Surviving are: his parents, Debra (Bonne) Simmons of Dowagiac and Randy Simmons of Niles; maternal grandparents, Alidor and Betty Bonne of Niles; paternal grandmother, Peggy Cain of Niles; and a sister, Jessica Marie Simmons of Dowagiac.

There will be a memorial service at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at Hoven Funeral Home, 414 E. Front St., Buchanan, with Pastor Allan Poage officiating. Friends may call at Hoven Funeral Home from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cory Simmons Fund at any Fifth Third Bank.

“Memories, let them fill your mind, warm your heart and lead you through.”