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David Simmons Obituary
David P Simmons
December 14, 1948 - February 15, 2023
David P Simmons passed away on February 15, 2023 after a courageous battle with colon cancer at his home in Lincoln surrounded by his family. David was born to Harold and Gertrude Simmons in Wichita, KS on December 14, 1948. He grew up and graduated from Salina High School in 1967. After graduation, David enlisted in the Army Reserves. Upon completion of basic training, he married Melody Percival on December 5th 1970 in Salina, KS.
David enrolled at Marymount College and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business. He then went on to be a salesman for many different home improvement businesses until his retirement in December of 2016. Traveling, family, friends, occupied his time after retirement. When Dave wasn't relaxing on a warm sunny beach with his wife and travel companions, you could find him enjoying his grandkids' activities. Softball, soccer, gymnastics, dance, basketball, wrestling, golf, and horseback riding, he was always front and center cheering them on. David was an avid Husker and K State fan.
David is survived by his wife of 52 years, Melody, sons Matthew (Shannon) of Davey NE, Jason (Alison) of Lincoln NE., Daughter Alicia of Longview TX., 6 grandchildren, Kole Reece, Kole Russell, Kaileigh, Kamarin, Lizzy and Maddy, 3 great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Mason and Everleigh, brother-in-law, Kurt Percival (Angela), 2 nieces Belinda and Amy and father in law, Mel Percival. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Eleanor and mother-in-law, Mary Lou Percival.
Celebration of David's life will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 10:30 AM at St Mark's United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in David's name be made to St. Marks United Methodist Church Youth Group. Condolences online at Roperandsons.com
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