Barry Mills Simmons, of Ventura, CA, passed away on April 23, 2024, at the age of 76. Barry was born in Santa Paula, CA to Isabelle and Robert Simmons on November 18, 1947. Growing up in Santa Paula, he attended public school and graduated from Santa Paula High in 1965. After high school, he explored education at Ventura College, UCLA, and Valley State College (now CSUN), and during the summers, he served in the Navy
flying planes in Pensacola, FL. Barry held many jobs before embarking on a journey of public service with the Ventura City Fire Department for 33 years until retiring in 2006 as a Fire Captain. A person would be hard-pressed not to crack a smile within minutes of meeting this angel of a human.
Often, you could find him riding his bike around Ventura, whether on his way to work, the farmers’ markets, or just to cruise the promenade and admire the Pacific. Barry loved surfing, backpacking, traveling with family, and, most of all, he loved his life with his wife and sons.
He is survived by his wife Anne, his sons, Joey and Sam, and stepsons, Josh and Adam Kemble.
Arrangements are under the direction of the JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, Ventura.