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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Frank Simon
Frank
Simon
Mar 9, 1924 — Feb 9, 2014
Frank Simon's Obituary
Final Arrangements entrusted to Emanuel Funeral Home-Palestine
Service: Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Chapel C.O.G.I.C. 421 W. Coronaca Street Palestine, Texas 75801
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REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF FRANK SIMON
God smiled down from Heaven and called his faithful servant, Frank Simon, home. Frank Simon, known to most as "Bank", was born March 9, 1924 to the parentage of Sam Simon, Sr., and Callie Brown-Simon. Frank received his education at Cuney Academy and Flint Hill Schools. On February 17, 1945, Frank married Ellarine Claybone-Black, and to this union union nine children were born.
After High School Deacon Simon was employed at Swift Oil Mill as a machine operator. He was employed there for 20 years until the company moved to another state.
Deacon Simon chose to stay in Texas. He was later employed by Vernon Calhoun Packing Plant.
Deacon Simon was a very active church worker. He joined New Canaan Baptist as a young man. He was a member of the Senior Choir, his favorite song was "Heaven is Smiling" (Down on Me). He was often requested to sing it at various churches. Deacon Simon was also Superindendent of Sunday School, Chairman of Deacon Board, and Director evolved.
Deacon Simon was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son Elston Simon, brothers Sam Simon, Sr. and Marion Simon. Those who are left to cherich his memory, six sons and three daughters, Frankie Brown of Palestine, TX., Clifton Simon (Linda) of Forest Hill, TX, Charles Simon (Elaine) of Forest Hill, TX, Alton Simon of Duncanville, TX, Linda Lee (Donnie) of Ft. Worth, TX., Dennis Simon (Sue Ellen) of Ft. Worth, TX, Ronald Simon (Tina) of Crowley, TX, Omega Simon (Charlotte) of Forest Hill, TX and a granddaughter they raised, LaTasha McCune (Thomas) of Austin, TX; Brother Elvester Simpson (Aundrea) of Pittsburhg, CA.; Sister Faye Simpson-Jefferson, Pittsburgh, CA.; Sister-in-Law, Edith Claybone, Laurens, S.C. along with 21 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Service: Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Smith Chapel C.O.G.I.C. 421 W. Coronaca Street Palestine, Texas 75801
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REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF FRANK SIMON
God smiled down from Heaven and called his faithful servant, Frank Simon, home. Frank Simon, known to most as "Bank", was born March 9, 1924 to the parentage of Sam Simon, Sr., and Callie Brown-Simon. Frank received his education at Cuney Academy and Flint Hill Schools. On February 17, 1945, Frank married Ellarine Claybone-Black, and to this union union nine children were born.
After High School Deacon Simon was employed at Swift Oil Mill as a machine operator. He was employed there for 20 years until the company moved to another state.
Deacon Simon chose to stay in Texas. He was later employed by Vernon Calhoun Packing Plant.
Deacon Simon was a very active church worker. He joined New Canaan Baptist as a young man. He was a member of the Senior Choir, his favorite song was "Heaven is Smiling" (Down on Me). He was often requested to sing it at various churches. Deacon Simon was also Superindendent of Sunday School, Chairman of Deacon Board, and Director evolved.
Deacon Simon was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son Elston Simon, brothers Sam Simon, Sr. and Marion Simon. Those who are left to cherich his memory, six sons and three daughters, Frankie Brown of Palestine, TX., Clifton Simon (Linda) of Forest Hill, TX, Charles Simon (Elaine) of Forest Hill, TX, Alton Simon of Duncanville, TX, Linda Lee (Donnie) of Ft. Worth, TX., Dennis Simon (Sue Ellen) of Ft. Worth, TX, Ronald Simon (Tina) of Crowley, TX, Omega Simon (Charlotte) of Forest Hill, TX and a granddaughter they raised, LaTasha McCune (Thomas) of Austin, TX; Brother Elvester Simpson (Aundrea) of Pittsburhg, CA.; Sister Faye Simpson-Jefferson, Pittsburgh, CA.; Sister-in-Law, Edith Claybone, Laurens, S.C. along with 21 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
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