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Donald Simmons Obituary
Donald was born in Stockton, CA to Louise Simmons and Donald Simmons on February 26, 1972.
Donald attended Lincoln High School, and San Joaquin Delta College. He married April 15, 1997 to Tommee Cicoria, the mother of his only child, Lexee, then divorced. In May of 2012 Donald met the love of his life, Michele Simi, they had plans to be married October of 2022.
Donald was a one of a kind man with many talents, and had a strong work ethic, he started his career at Denny's restaurant, then landed at Flying J, where he excelled greatly. Throughout his life he worked his way up in the food service industry into management, his expertise was taking a failing store and turning it around to perfection. Donald's last place of employment was Road Ranger in Monahans, TX., where he was a general manager. Donald received many awards and recognitions in his lifetime for his success in personal growth and going above and beyond in every job he had. He will be forever celebrated or his charismatic energy and being able to put a smile on anyone's face.
Donald Simmons Jr. is survived by: Fiance: Michele Simi. Daughter: 'Lexee" Alexandra Simmons. Siblings: Tricia Simmons-Levitt, Bonnie Simmons-Anderson, Jason Simmons. Parents: Louise Simmons, Donald Simmons, and his grandson and legacy, Jadin Don-Alan Nelson.
Service will be 11am at SDA church, 1314 N. Madison st. Stockton, CA with burial to follow at Cherokee Memorial in Lodi, a reception will be around 2pm at Fairmont SDA church, 730 S. Fairmont ave. Lodi, CA
Live stream link available on Stockton SDA church website.
Pallbearers will be: Michael McCulloch, Steven McCulloch, Anthony Simi, Carson Simi, Shawn Bravo, Mike Stapleton, James Robertson, Hynek Washington.
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Penny
May 29, 2024
Don geez I'm so sorry to hear of this. I hope lexxee is ok you were a funny guy and so nice to my foster kids.. you will be missed.
C.A. Gates
July 20, 2023
Don was one of the friendliest persons you could meet . Quick Wit, genuine smile and the sincerity to make friends every where. He was a comedian most of the times who still took care of buisness always thinking ahead. He couldn´t wait to be a grandpa. Im so glad my kids got to know him they definitely appreciated his carisma. I could always talk with Don concerning the scriptures I´m gonna miss that the most.
Lee perry
November 14, 2022
Don-"Big D", what a very unique and special person you were! Full of charm and enthusiasm and light! Social light and spiritual light! There is no doubt you could have easily been ANYTHING you wanted. You had so many gifts and qualities! Creativity,intelligence,curiosity,very well spoken,a beautiful singing voice and one could easily go on and on about your shining aura and midas touch! Everyone loved you(myself included)! You were such a truly unique person full of magic and your light is a heartfelt loss for all that knew you. God bless you my friend and may you rest in peace. My deepest sympathy,love and prayers go out to all of you his family in this time of such overwhelming loss and also that your souls will heal. Dons spirit and memory will live on in many people that loved him.
Much Sympathy &
Love,
Tracy Fowler
Trista
November 12, 2022
Oh my God I can't believe it. Damn, I never told you thank you for everything. For being my friend. I've never met a character (or many characters) like you, and I never will, for you truly were 1 of a kind. Thank you friend. I'm so sorry I didnt show you more appreciation when more when you here. You leave behind a great, indelible legacy to the world and all who knew you.
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