BORN

1949

DIED

2016

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Roswell, Georgia

Dave Simmons Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 11, 2016.

R. David Simmons, 66, of Roswell, Georgia passed away on October 10, 2016 at home with his family at his bedside.
He was born October 18, 1949 to Samuel T. and Carolyn Simmons, and grew up in Palatka, FL. He attended local schools, graduating from The University of Florida with a degree in finance and was a member of Phi Kappa Tau.
Following graduation, he began his career in banking with Atlantic National Bank in Jacksonville, FL. In 1977, he joined the Atlanta office of Towers Perrin Forster and Crosby, an international management consulting firm, in its executive compensation practice. In addition to Towers Perrin, he worked with The Hay Group and Watson Wyatt in their Atlanta- based executive compensation practices. He also served Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt in management roles. In retirement, he continued to serve selected clients through his own consultancy.
With his expertise in banking and human resources, he was in demand as a speaker at major associations throughout the United States and Canada.
Dave enjoyed history and travel, and had strong recollection of information gleaned from those interests. Of particular, he enjoyed travel to Western Europe and Civil War sites in the United States. He combined his experiences and memory with engaging conversation and wit. Friends, neighbors and colleagues enjoyed many events and evenings with Dave and family; he and Lynn always being gracious hosts.
He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel T. Simmons; mother, Carolyn Simmons; and brother, Michael Kent Simmons.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn McDonald Simmons of Atlanta, GA and daughter, Katherine Anne Simmons of Atlanta, GA. Friends will appreciate that he died during a winning University of Florida football season as he was a faithful fan of the Gators.
The service will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Roswell Funeral Home, with the visitation 1 hour prior. The inurnment will immediately follow at Green Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or The Atlanta Humane Society.

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October 18, 2016

Julie Kynard Holt

To David's Family.....I'm a Palatka Sr. High School classmate of David's & we were good friends growing up. I was saddened to learn he is no longer with us---I was so looking forward to seeing him & catching up at our 50th class reunion next year. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I'm sure he was a great husband & father---I can tell you he was a great friend! With my deepest sympathy. Julie Kynard (Class of 1967...PSHS)

October 14, 2016

Betsy Field

Lynn and Katherine, I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a mentor and a friend to me - he taught me so much about business and, more importantly, how to live a good life surrounded by family and friends. He will be missed.

October 13, 2016

Aisha Ahmed

Mrs. Lynn and Katherine, my condolences to your family during this time of bereavement. May the Love of God comfort and strengthen you both.
Many Blessings
Aisha Ahmed

October 13, 2016

Whenever we were with Dave, it was always a party!

October 13, 2016

Lynn and Katherine, I am so very sorry for your loss of Dave. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time. I am so sorry that I am unable to be their with you, but, know that I send my love to you both.

Debbie and Marion Dougherty

October 12, 2016

Lynn and Katherine, may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we share your sorrow.....

Geralyn and Fred Wright

October 12, 2016

Karen Slay

Lynn and Katherine, my deepest sympathy to the two of you. May God wrap his loving arms around you and provide you peace as you mourn your loss.

October 12, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that losing a loved one is not easy, but our faith in God's promises can help us get through difficult times like this. I hope you will find comfort in God's promise at John 11:24-25. Knowing that there is a future for those we have lost in death can be very reassuring! -

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