Born in Roane County WV, he was a son of William Alton Simonds and Mildred Ellen Lee Simonds.

He was a US Army veteran, serving in the 82nd Airborne and was a retired mechanic.

Surviving are his children, Tammy Graves, Samuel Simonds, Paula Thebert and Jennifer Simonds; and 13 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two children, Clifford and Barbara Simonds.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 at Stump Funeral Home in Arnoldsburg WV. Interment will be in the Clover Cemetery at Spencer WV.

Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the services.