Steven Simons, 71, Inverness, FL passed away July 11, 2022 at Ocala Regional Hospital. Steven was born in Holyoke. Massachusetts on August 29, 1950, to the late, James and Lenora (Palazzini) Simons. He came to Citrus County 32 years ago from Southampton, MA.
Steven served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was awarded a Purple Heart, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross and Campaign Medal and Service Medal. Following his discharge from the Marine Corps, he served 25 years in the Air National Guards. He was a member of the Inverness VFW Post #4337, and the Citrus Vets and Camaro Car Club (CVCCC).
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Elaine Simons; his 3 sons: Craig Simons and his wife Tonia, of Ocala, Timmy Simons and wife, Brittany, of Longwood, FL, and Barry Simons of Inverness; his brother, Marc Simons of Southwick, MA, and his grandchildren: Megan, Kristin and Layne. He was preceded in death by his daughter in law, Savannah Simons on August 12, 2017.
The Service of Honor for Steven will be conducted on Friday, July 15, 2022, at 11:00 AM from the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness, with VFW Post #4337 Honor Guard officiating. Private burial services will follow at Florida National Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until service time.
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