David Mark Simmons

December 4, 1958 - February 19, 2012

David Mark Simmons, age 53, of Pensacola went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2012. Mr. Simmons was a music teacher for 29 years at Helen Caro Elementary School. Mr. David started at the age of 14 years old being the minister of music at his father’s church. He served 18 years as music minister at Smyrna Baptist Church. Mr. Simmons had a strong faith and great love for the Lord. His greatest passion was leading congregational music. David founded and was president of Youth for Christ at Ponce de Leon High School Florida. He was a collector of antiques, including old movies, records, novelty toys and western items. He was very lighthearted and kind spirited and never met a stranger. If you knew David he already had a nickname for you. He was a loving husband and friend with a great smile and wonderful sense of humor. He is preceded in death by parents, Reverend Mason and Grace Simmons; brother, Edward Mason Simmons, Jr. and his sister, Lana Jean Powell. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Genny Simmons; nieces, Lori (Randall) Yates and Nicole Powell; nephew, Jimmy Wells; mother-in-law, Lois “Kitty” Hilburn; numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Smyrna Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com