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Obituary For David Simmons
Mr. David Simmons passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the age of 78. He was born on December 29, 1944 in Belle Glade, FL to the late Joseph Lee Simmons, Sr. and Susie Loreta Lawton Simmons.
Other than his parents, Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his siblings, Joseph Simmons, Jr., Mildred Simmons and Paul Simmons.
Cherishing his memories are his loving wife, Ora Lee Simmons; son, Brad Simmons; two daughters, Courtney Lamar (Anthony) and Chandra Watkins; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Simmons will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM at St. Mary's United Methodist Church with interment at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Full military honors.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2023 beginning at 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Progressive.
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Serene Lily Basket was sent for David Simmons - March 03, 2023
Bro Dave that's what I called you I felt you were the brother I never had I will always remember when our families met at Fort Benning Chapel seems like God placed the Simpson's and the Winders and the Simmons there to be a family and what a family we are I thank God for the time we shared what beautiful memories I thank God for them and now it's your time to rest my brother rest on
Bro Dave that's what I called you because I felt like you were the brother I never had I will never forget when our families met at Fort Benning chapel Lavoie Manor what a beautiful friendship and that friendship has lasted thru the years and gotten stronger you are going to be missed I can see you and Linda Ford passing out Refreshments to the children after Sunday School you really enjoyed the children I am going to miss you my friend but God knows best
Bro Dave my brother that's what I called you I am certainly going to miss you I will never forget when our families met at Fort Benning at Lavoie Manor Chapel what a time we had our children were good together and our Sunday dinners were great the friendship we had with our families was one of the best I can see you now working with children getting their stacks you and Linda Ford on post at the chapel to pass out the years Has passed and we are still friends and I thank God for that friendship but now it's your time to rest l'll miss you but God knows best
Sending prayers of comfort for the Simmons Family and on behalf of Chandra Watkins. May the Lord shower His peace upon you all in Jesus Christ Holy Name. Breaking New Ground Ministries, Tyler, TX
My sincere condolences to the family, I know my son Philemon, will truly miss him and the phone conversations they shared. Carolyn Vining + family
My Uncle and my friend. Oh how I will miss our long telephone conversations and leisurely walks when you came to Texas to visit. The impact you made in my life is immeasurable. I love you and I know God will help us get through this difficult time as a family. To Aunt Lee and my cousins...I love you all❤️
Our sincere condolences to the Simmons Family on the passing of David. May God comfort you, strengthen you and give you peace during this difficult time. We know he will be greatly missed, but hold on to those special memories.
The Wells Family Homer, JoAnn, Dorian and Greg
Our sincere condolences to the Simmons' Family on the loss of David. May God comfort you, strengthen you and give you peace during this difficult time. We know that he will be missed by the family, but hold on to those special memories. May God bless each of you.
The Wells Family Homer, JoAnn, Dorian, and Greg
Had great memories of going fishing to Port, Aransas, Texas.
I will sorely miss my friend and brother. You brought lots of love, sunshine, and wonderful conversations to the two of us. Rest in peace David. Cynthia and Orreaion Williams
