He was born to the late Samuel and Pearl Simmons on June 8, 1940 in Stanton, Tennessee. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Judy Simmons; his brother Jerry Simmons and his sisters, Barbara Cupp, Carolyn Strauble, and Dee Mavis.
David is survived by his son, Patrick Simmons (Barbara) and Vance Simmons (Jamie); grandchildren, Gregory Simmons, Dustin Simmons, Danielle Spriggs; great-grandchildren, Rylie Simmons, Oliver Spriggs, Levi Spriggs; sisters, June Garavelli, Sharon Moy, Amy Simmons; and his brothers, Sam Simmons and Greg Simmons.
Family will receive friends from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Tuesday, October 10 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd, Bartlett, TN. Services will follow at 2:00pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Simmons family.