David C. Simmons

David C. Simmons, age 63, passed away suddenly on October 30, 2013 while visiting family in West Branch, MI. He was born to Roy and Mollie (Carson) Simmons on June 2, 1950 and lived in West Branch until he was 20. He married Jeanne McGregor from Rose City in 1971 and had one son, Bryan Simmons. David graduated from West Branch High School in 1968 and attended Ferris State College. He was a Market Developer for United Hardware for many years. David was a very upbeat individual telling jokes and playing pranks on his friends and family whenever the opportunity came about. David is survived by his wife Janett (Collins) Simmons of Stigler, OK, one son, Bryan Simmons of Kearney, NE, his father Roy Simmons, one sister, Brenda Simmons, one brother, Steve (Denise) Simmons, three nephews, Greg, Scott, and Jason Simmons all from West Branch, MI. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanne (McGregor) Simmons, his mother, Mollie Simmons, nephew, Kevin Simmons, and step-son, Joshua Carry of Stigler, OK. His life will be celebrated during the Funeral Service for Roy Simmons on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch, MI.