ELON - David Wayne Simmons, 45, of 3825 Stoney Creek Church Road, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 24, 2016 at his home.
David was born on Aug. 11, 1970. He was married to his loving wife, Lisa, for 21 years.
He joined Bethlehem Christian Church at an early age, attending all youth activities and church services.
After his marriage to Lisa, he became a member of Long's Chapel Christian Church where he served in many positions. David was ordained a Deacon and served on the Deacon Board as Chairman and Assistant Chairman for several years.
David graduated from Western Alamance High School in 1988 and attended Alamance Community College, graduating in 1990 with a Degree in Electronics. He worked part-time at Piedmont Paint while attending college. He was later employed at A-O Smith for three years, 15 years at J.A. King Scales Company, five years at Atlas Lighting and was presently employed with Camcor, Inc.
David loved his friends, family and community and demonstrated this in his involvement with several organizations. He served as a member of the training staff with Western Alamance football team for six years, was Assistant Scout Master with Troop 142 of the Boy Scouts of America for 12 years. 
Survivors include his wife, Lisa Lewis Simmons, of the home; son, Kendall Janssen Simmons of the home; daughter, Griffin Taylor Simmons of the home; mother, Joyce Whitesell Simmons of Elon; brother, Danny Ray Simmons and wife Michele of Graham; mother-in-law, Kay S. Lewis; sister-in-law, Rita Hopkins (Bobby); nephews, Jared Hopkins (Erika), Hunter Simmons, Nolan Simmons and Landon Simmons; great-nephews, Beckett Simmons and Jackson Hopkins; nieces, Kaylan Hopkins and Meredith Simmons; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Doake Simmons; and father-in-law, Ray Lewis.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at Bethlehem Christian Church by the Rev. Todd Felkel and the Rev. Bud Wrenn. . Following the committal service, the family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall of the church.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Lowe Funeral Home and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be given in his memory to the Old North State Council of Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 29046, Greensboro, NC 27420 or to Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Eric Kernodle, 3540 North NC 87, Elon, NC 27244. 
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