William Earl Simmons

Background

Simmons, William Earl was born on October 1, 1918 in Valdez, Alaska, United States. Son of Earl Charles and Caroline Mary (Kelsey) Simmons.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1941; postgraduate, Southern Connecticut State College, 1968-1970.

Career

Professor naval science, Yale University, New Haven, 1967-1970; deputy commander, United States Naval Safety Center, Norfolk, Virginia, 1970-1972; instructor in industrial safety, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1975-1978; instructor, AARP 55 Alive/Mature Driving, Virginia Beach, 1986-1992. President Simmons Bellefonte Trees, Virginia Beach, since 1978.

Achievements

• William Earl Simmons has been listed as a noteworthy naval officer, volunteer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Assistant coordinator Boy Scout Jamboree, Virginia Beach, 1982-1983. Vice chairman Concerned Citizens Advocating Traffic Safety, Virginia Beach, 1989-1990. Member, president Virginia Beach Safety Council, 1977-1978.

Member National Christmas Tree Association, American Forestry Association, Virginia Forestry Association, Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Retired Officers Association, United States Ship O'Bannon Shipmates Association.

Interests

• Avocations: hunting, fishing, safety.

Connections

Married Joyce Martin, May 24, 1942. Children: Joanne, Diane, Carl William.

Father:

Earl Charles Simmons

Mother:

Caroline Mary (Kelsey) Simmons

Spouse:

Joyce Martin

child:

Carl William Simmons

child:

Diane Simmons

child:

Joanne Simmons