John Elton Simon, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on May 4, 1953, he was the son of Dalton Edward Simon and Eva Mae (Girard) Simon. John spent many years working in maintenance for the Texas Department of Transportation. He was an old movie buff, liked to tinker around with old cars, and enjoyed riding motorcycles. John was a social person who loved to talk with friends, eat good food, and dance to French music. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dalton and Eva Mae Simon; and brothers, Arthur Joseph Simon and Steve Simon.
John is survived by his girlfriend, Mildred White, of Starks, LA; siblings, Raymond Simon and wife Betty, of Mauriceville, Jim Simon and wife Linda, of Bridge City, Chester Simon, of Vidor, and Edward Simon and wife Vicky, of Orange; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Raymond Simon, Chester Simon, Edward Simon, Jim Simon, Chris White, and Chad Simon. Honorary pallbearer is Conrad Gary.
Condolences
Deborah Walker
April 5, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the most difficult time. Wayne and Deborah Walker Vidor
Guidry Linda
April 5, 2019
Guidry Linda lit a candle in memory of John Elton Simon
Anonymous
April 4, 2019
Basket of Memories was purchased for the family of John Elton Simon.
Anonymous
April 3, 2019
Beautiful Heart Bouquet was purchased for the family of John Elton Simon.
Elton & Barbara Barks
April 3, 2019
I met John through Midge White whom I've known for many many years. It was always a pleasure to be in the presence of John because he was good at conversation and always seemed to remember us no matter where he seen us. In fact we were in Home Depot in Orange one day and someone came up to us and said "Hello". When we turned to see who was speaking it was John. He was actually on the job and was there to purchase some thing for the State but he recognized us and here he come. So....we chatted for a little bit and he left. Nevertheless, being around John was always a pleasure. Elton and Barbara Barks
Claybar Funeral Home
April 3, 2019
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