David Lee Simmons Jr – dedicated husband, father, and friend – went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday December 27, 2022.
Dave was born to David and the late Vickie Simmons in Charleston, WV on May 2,1975. A graduate of Nitro High School, he went on to have a career as a Paramedic with multiple agencies, before becoming a nurse in May, 2021. Dave loved to help people, which was evident in the way he lived. Dave loved his family. You would find him at a ball field, basketball court, and cheering competitions, among other things, supporting his 5 kids. If you couldn’t find him at one of those places, you could find him at his church, Maranatha. He attended there as a kid, and a few years ago, returned as a husband and father, bringing his family to church. He loved being a part of his church family and served with his wife as a volunteer in the kids’ ministry.
Left to cherish his memory and to carry on his legacy are his wife of 14 years, Katie, his kids, Madison, Kaitlyn, Tanner, Cooper and Parker. Also left to cherish his memory is his dad, David, brothers, Cory Simmons, Steven Simmons, sisters, Amy (Josh) Bucklen, Sara (Michele) Simmons, along with other family members Kim Burgess, Chet (Tammy) Burgess, and T.C. (Brittany) Burgess and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Maranatha, located at 2910 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, WV. Family will be receiving visitors, beginning at 11am and the funeral service will begin at 1pm with Pastor Darren Powell officiating. Graveside service will be immediately following at Memory Gardens at Low Gap.
In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke Medical Center, DUMC 3624, Durham, NC 27710.
Dave I’m gonna miss you brother. Our long talks at family events, seeing you at games, spending time with our families together on vacations and trips. Your memory lives on in your wonderful 5 children and your boys will be under my wing. Rest in power bro you’ve reached your goal. Love you very much, Ben