David Ray Simmons

PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO FORECAST INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE LOCATION OF THE MEMORIAL SERVICE SCHEDULED FOR 1 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023, HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM THE BELFORD FAMILY CEMETERY TO BAILEY FUNERAL HOME. INTERMENT WILL BE PRIVATE. David Ray Simmons, age 40 years, a resident of Metropolis and a former resident of Johnson County, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, Illinois. David was born June 9, 1982 at the former Marion Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Michael Simmons and Kaye (Alsip) Simmons. On July 12, 2020, David was united in marriage to Danielle Sharp in Metropolis, Illinois. She survives. David is also survived by: his children – Kylea Jo Rae Simmons and Kamryn Christopher Wiley Simmons; his mother – Kaye (Dennis E.) Harris of Vienna; siblings – Erinn Bowman of Golconda and Miles Simmons of Vienna; many nieces and nephews – including Abby Sue, Kaylea Diane, Christopher, Chyenne, and Cristin; his father-in-law – Larry Sharp of Metropolis, his mother-in-law – JoAnn Lance of Vienna; aunts & uncles – including Nancy & Billy Belford and James & Kim Alsip; as well as other relatives and many dear friends. David was preceded in death by: his father – Michael Simmons; a daughter – Ella Rae Simmons; grandparents – Floyd “Shorty” Simmons, Rebecca Simmons Smith, Clella “Smitty” Smith; Harold Alsip, Linda Rudolph, and Tom & Juanita Harris; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. David attended Vienna High School. He was employed as a carpenter by Bailey Construction Company in Metropolis. In his spare time, David enjoyed a number of hobbies, including knife throwing, woodcarving, performing magic tricks, and telling jokes. David is fondly remembered for his love of music and his artistic talent. He was also an accomplished tattoo artist. David was of the Christian faith. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday afternoon, April 15, 2023, at 1 PM at Bailey Funeral Home. Pastor Scott Harris will officiate. Those attending the service are invited to gather at the funeral home at 12:45 PM Saturday. A Celebration of David's life will be conducted Saturday afternoon, June 10, 2023, at 1 PM at the Vienna City Park. Contributions may be made to the family for a memorial which will be established and may be left in the care of Bailey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 695, Vienna, IL 62995.

David Ray Simmons

June 9, 1982 - March 8, 2023