David Carroll Simmons

KERNERSVILLE – David Carroll Simmons, 72, was born on July 18, 1954 to the late James Carroll and Helen Hennings Simmons and went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, September 21, 2026.

David attended Wake Forest University and graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science. During his college years, he followed his father by becoming a second generation Mason and later to 32nd degree. David was a Telecommunications Engineer, holding positions at Business Communications Systems, Bell South, AT & T, Nortel, and Catalyst Communications throughout his career.

He grew up as a member of College Park Baptist Church and later became a member at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church. Among his many talents were two that he excelled at, both being dear to his heart. The first was praising God through his gifted tenor voice as a member of Glory Street Quartet that was formed in the early 1990’s at Sedge Garden UMC. This quartet became well known in the community and performed at many events and services, bringing the joy of music ministry to many, for over 30 years.

The second talent was his gift of woodworking. David created beautifully designed ink pens, as well as other objects and loved gifting them to others.

In 1994 at Sedge Garden UMC, David met and married the love of his life, Camille Billings Martin. For 32 years, they shared endless joy and a devoted love to each other. They sang in the Church Choir, played Handbells, traveled and enjoyed trips to their mountain home.

David is survived by his wife, Camille; stepchildren, Kent Martin and Meredith Martin DiCostanzo (husband, Joe); step grandsons, Kent and Zachary DiCostanzo; and his sister, Judy Dorn (husband, Jack).

David was a wonderful, dedicated man. He embraced life with abundant loving kindness for family and friends. He is finally whole and free of Alzheimer’s Disease that took him from us.

Many thanks to Richland Square Memory Care and Liberty Hospice for their vigilant care in his final days.

A celebration of David’s life will be held at 2:00 pm. Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Sedge Garden UMC with Pastor Keith Edwards officiating, culminating with Masonic rites. The family will receive friends following the service in the church Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sedge Garden UMC, 794 Sedge Garden Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284; Shriners Children’s Greenville, 950 West Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605 (https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org); or Greensboro Liberty Home Care & Hospice, 1306 W Wendover Ave Ste 203, Greensboro, NC 27408.

Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the Simmons Family.