John H. Simmons (died October 18, 1940) was an American politician who served as the 13th Mayor of Tulsa from 1916 to 1918.

[1] Simmons ran for mayor of Tulsa as a Republican in 1912 against the Democratic Party's nominee Frank M.

[2][5] After his term, he was appointed by Governor Robert L. Williams to the Tulsa district exemption board during World War I.

In his later years, he spent time in the administration of his real estate and oil properties.

[2] Simmons died following a stroke at his home at 1601 South Norfolk Avenue in Tulsa on October 18, 1940, aged 81.