Dennis Bruce Simmons, 77 of Anderson, SC passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Born November 21, 1941 in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late William Furman and Kathleen Carey Simmons. He was also preceded in death by his infant brother, Haskell Simmons. Dennis was a graduate of Boys High School, Tri County Tech and Greenville Tech. He was a member of American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Hiram Masonic Lodge No 68 and was also a Shriner. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy. He was a member of Taylor Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church. Dennis is survived by his wife of 43 years, Susanne Simmons of the home; daughter, Jennifer Simmons Chambers and her husband, Trenton Harold Chambers; Grand-Puppies, Colby Simmons Chambers and Lady and Grand-Kitties, Smokey and Katie. The family will receive friends from 11:15am-12:45pm Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 1:00pm Wednesday with Pastor Brent Lollis and Rev. Kenneth Brown officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in New Silver Brook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to DAV Chapter 40, c/o Ken Lewallen, 123 Foxcross Way, Anderson, SC 29621. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. Events Visitation Wednesday, December 5, 2018 11:15AM - 12:45PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Wednesday, December 5, 2018 1:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place New Silver Brook Cemetery 440 E. Shockley Ferry Road Anderson, SC 29624