Lyle Simmons Obituary Lyle W. Simmons passed from this life Friday, December 14, 2012, in Lubbock. He was born into this life Wednesday, July 8, 1936 to Erval and Louise (Stiles) Simmons in Rockford, Michigan. After serving his country, in the United States Marine Corp, Lyle went to work for the Kent County International Airport, in Grand Rapids, MI. He served as Deputy Sheriff of Airport Security for the majority of his career, and later served as Supervisor of Airport Maintenance. Lyle lived in Sparta MI until his retirement from the Kent County International Airport. After retirement, Lyle moved to the Lubbock area. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by son Michael Simmons of Newaygo, Michigan, and daughter Marcia Silasi of Lubbock. A memorial service, to celebrate Lyle's 76 years of life, is scheduled for 4:00 P.M., Friday, December 21, 2012 at City View Christian Fellowship 4501 Milwaukee Avenue, Lubbock, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions, in honor of Lyle Simmons, be made to The Haven Animal Shelter, 4501 N FM 1729, Lubbock, TX 79403.