David Weldon Simmons

David Weldon Simmons, age 68, of Brandywine, WV, went home to be with his Father in Heaven on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home. He was born on April 6, 1955, in Harrisonburg, VA, the son of the late John Herald (1-7-2019) and Agnes (Varner) Simmons (11-18-2018). On April 29, 1972, David married his first wife and the mother of his children, Brenda Sue (Sponaugle) Simmons, who preceded him in death on October 8, 2005. On August 19, 2006, David married Christina (Chadock) Nesselrodt Simmons, who survives in Brandywine. 

Dave was a 1973 graduate of Franklin High School and he had been employed by: Holly Farms, Tysons, WV DOH, and was the Manager of Brandywine Auto Sales for 25 years. He was a very talented athlete and he loved sports. He played football, basketball and baseball, with his greatest love being baseball. David was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Kansas City Royals, just out of high School. The New York Yankees was his favorite lifelong team.

David loved his family dearly and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. 

He was a member of Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren. Dave dedicated his life to lending a hand to his family members who had illnesses and needed his help. He fought a fierce and courageous battle for over a year with his illness, he was a true warrior. 

In addition to his wife, he leaves behind to cherish his memory: his children, Tonia (Simmons) Hedrick (Matthew) of Brandywine, WV, Trisha (Simmons) Knicely (Dennis) of Brandywine, WV; grandchildren, Connor Peyton Hedrick, Carrigan Laurel Hedrick and Corinne Elise Hedrick, all of Morgantown, WV, Jenna Rose Anderson of Watford City, ND; a sister, Janet (Simmons) Roberson (Lowell) of Weyers Cave, VA; step-children, Matthew Nesselrodt (Tonya) of Franklin, WV, Kenneth Nesselrodt (Vanessa) of Amherst, VA; and a step-granchild, Maddie Grace Nesselrodt,of Franklin. In addition to his first wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by: an infant sister, Carla Sue Simmons (July 7, 1959).

David's family will receive friends on Sunday, October 15, 2023, 12-2 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Mark Bowser officiating. Interment will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Brandywine, WV. Memorials may be made to South Fork Rescue Squad. Memorials and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.