David Edward Simons Jr's Obituary
David E. Simons, Jr., 83, of Leesville, LA passed from this life on July 21, 2020 in DeRidder, LA. David was born on June 30, 1937 to David E. Simons, Sr. and Elsie Bean Simons in the family home in Severn, Maryland. In 1954, at the age of 17, David joined the United States Navy serving on the destroyer USS Massey, DD-778, serving honorably on the ship until 1958. After the Navy, he went on to work in various jobs such as a truck driver, diesel mechanic, machinist and finally as a salesmen. David was proud to serve his community in various organizations. He was a member of Ferndale Volunteer Fire Dept., was an IV Technician on ambulances, and took University of Maryland Fire Suppression Classes. He was a member of the Alarmers, a member of the Annapolis Hog Club and a charter member of the Lost in the 50’s club. He was a proud of his membership in the Masonic Lodges. In 1987 he became a Mason in Baltimore, MD. Upon moving to Leesville, he transferred his membership to Leesville Masonic Lodge No 240 Free & Accepted Masons where he was an active member serving on the building committee and was the Junior Deacon for the lodge. He was a member of the American Veterans and the American Legion. David’s hobby was wood working, where he made many beautiful items for his friends and mainly his grandkids. David lived his life his way and took a lot of wild chances. He will be greatly missed by many of his friends, but most of all he will be missed by his family. David was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Cindy Harrison. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane Simons of Leesville, LA; three daughters, Tammy Brafa and husband Frank of Leesville, LA; Jenny Clark and husband Brian of Friendship, MD and Valerie Sauter and husband Don of Gardners, PA; one sister, Jane Buccola of Lady Lake, FL; 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and a host of extended family. David’s memorial service will be held at a later date at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA. Cremation service under the care of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, LA Words of comfort may be expressed to the Simons Family at www.labbymemorial.com
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