Paul Simon

PAUL SIMON, son of the late Peter and Bessie Simon, was born in Darlington, South Carolina on February 29, 1932 and departed this life unexpectedly on March 11, 2015. He was one of fourteen children of which twelve preceded him in death; sisters, Martha Simon, Rebecca Simon-Pelzer, AnnieMae Simon-Jerry and Bertha Simon-Pinkney; brothers, James Simon, Kaleb Simon, Theodore Simon, John Simon, Peter Simon, Furman Simon, Solomon Simon and David Simon. Paul, affectionately known as “Pop” or “Simon”, received his education in South Carolina and continued to further his education until his departing. Paul married the late Dolly Mae Draft-Simon on July 6, 1954. She preceded him in death after 44 years of marriage in 1997. From this union were two children, Windell “Fruit” and Paulette along with one other son, Keith Stancil “Keyboard”. Pop enjoyed dancing, playing the guitar, saxophone, lottery, car racing and spending time laughing and talking with family and friends. He would walk around the track daily, walking between 5 to 6 miles. He worked as Longshoreman for the Steamship Trade for over 34 years until he retired. Paul accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at the Providence Baptist Church of Darlington, South Carolina. In 1945, he came to Baltimore and joined the Southern Baptist Church located 1707 N. Chester Street and remained an active member until his passing. Paul leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter, Paulette Simon-Suell; son, Wendell Simon (Fruit); son-in-law, Mike Suell; sister, Mary Robinson of Baltimore, MD; niece, Olivia Simon (Bit) of Baltimore, MD whom he loved as little sister (they never got off the phone without telling each other that they loved one another); five grandchildren, Shawn, Tony, Danisha, Laquan and Joseph; a host of cousins and nieces; a special friend, Mrs. Martha Washington; brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs. Charles Draft; and one sister-in-law, Willbee Taylor both from Lexington, South Carolina. Simon will truly be missed. The love and happy memories will remain in our hearts forever. We thank God for the love and blessings that he shared with us.

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Paul Simon

February 29, 1932 - March 11, 2015