"For now , I am ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have finished my course; I have kept the faith.: 2 Timothy 4:6-7.

Afric Hazle "Si" Simon was born October 16, 1930, Brandon, MS.  He went home to be with our heavenly Father and Savior on April 10, 2024. He was the son of the late Alvin Sr and River Lee Simon. He accepted Christ at an early age while he served in the army and fought in the Korean War from 1949 to 1954 in which he was honorably discharged. He then married the late Clara Mae Bogan in

April 1954 of 65 years. He attended school in MS and later received his GED in Rockford.

He is predeceased by his wife Clara, his Parents, son Jimmy, Sister and 4 Brothers.

He was a longtime member of the Bethel Male Chorus before moving back to MS. He was a member of the Winnebago County Board and Forest City Modulators CB Club for may years. He was an active member of the "Welcome Star Masonic Lodge." He worked for may companies in Rockford and then later retired form Rockford Township Highway Dept. in 1994.

Survivors include 3 daughters, River Dwilette, Diane (Earl Dotson Jr.), and Donna; 2 sons DeWayne (Mary), Reggie (LaFonda), 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, 2 sisters and 5 brothers, host of nieces, nephews, and godchildren.