Harold Leroy Simon

On April 9, 2021 Harold Simon passed away at the age of 89 after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born, raised, and passed away in San Antonio, Texas. After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1949, he received a scholarship from the Ford Motor Company for placing 2nd in a national contest for designing and modeling an automobile. After a brief enrollment at Carnegie Tech in Pittsburg, he returned to Texas and obtained his degree in Architectural Engineering from Texas Tech University. Shortly after graduating, Hal joined the Air Force and completed pilot training in Marianna, Florida. After active duty, Hal joined the Air Force Reserves and retired as a Lt. Colonel. During his career as an architect, he was a member of the AIA and CSI (Construction Specifications Institute). Hal also proudly served as a member of the Northside Optimist Club of S. A. where during the Christmas season he could be found selling Christmas trees at their lot. Hal was the consummate model builder all throughout his life. He could build anything. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating in his younger years, and was an excellent marksman. Hal will always be remembered for his patience, his wonderful sense of humor, and his love for his family.

He is predeceased by his parents, Ada Rice Simon and Harold M. Simon. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Joy Willett Simon; daughters, Debbie Godfrey and Linda Ertel (Chuck); and grandsons, Brandon Godfrey (Raidis), Logan Godfrey, and Conner Ertel. The family would like to thank Premier Home Health Care for their loving care of Hal the past three years. The family would also like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the incredible nurses and staff in the Progressive Care Unit at North Central Baptist Hospital who took excellent care of Hal in his final days.

FUNERAL SERVICE

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021

11:00 AM

PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH

2102 NORTH LOOP 1604 EAST

Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chuck Ertel, Conner Ertel, Brandon, Godfrey, Logan Godfrey, John Staha, and Steve Johnson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation in Harold’s name or a charity of your choice.

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