David Lee Simmons passed away February 2, 2017 at St. Jude Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on January 8, 1936 in Gilbert, Louisiana and relocated to California at the age of twelve. He resided in Orange County for the past thirty years and retired from Bethlehem Steel after twenty-eight years of service. He is remembered by his wife, Norma, one Daughter, two Granddaughters and four Great-grandchildren. David enjoyed traveling with Norma and spending time with his family and friends. Services will be held at San Antonio Catholic Church in Anaheim, CA on Saturday, February 11, 2017 with recitation of the rosary at 10:00AM followed by the funeral mass at 10:30AM.