Donald Dean Simmons

Donald D. Simmons, 58, of Orange died Sunday, December 18, 2011 at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas. A native of Witchita, KS., he has lived in Orange for 25 years and was a Boat Captain with Kirby Inland Marine. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Memorial Funeral Home. Donald is survived by his wife Joyce Simmons of Orange, sons Dennis Esclovon and Ricky Pipps both of Mauriceville, daughter Sheila Dougia of Lumberton, seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.