Morris Simon

Morris Simon, beloved husband, father, grandfather (Doc/Morrie), uncle, brother, world traveler, avid photographer, amateur meteorologist, early-morning texter, and self-appointed knower of all things, passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 83 following a heart attack.

Born on November 29, 1942, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Morris lived a life that was anything but ordinary. From his roots in Massachusetts to his educational years in St. Louis, Missouri, and professional adventures spanning Asia, Africa, Arlington, and Falls Church, Virginia, Morris approached life with curiosity, intelligence, and a healthy dose of stubborn determination.

Morris earned dual master’s degrees from Washington University in St. Louis in Urban Development with a concentration in city planning and Architecture—a fitting academic path for a man who seemed determined to understand, improve, and occasionally critique nearly everything around him. Professionally, he served as a government consultant, contributing his expertise to the Department of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, where his sharp mind and tireless work ethic left a lasting mark.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Debbie Simon of Falls Church, VA; his sons Adam Simon (Brooke) of Clarksburg, MD, and David Simon; his stepsons Adam Blick (Randi) and Stephen Blick (Beth) of Atlanta, GA; his cherished grandchildren Logan, Olivia, Jonah, Logan, Micah, Mason, and Ryan; and his sisters Cyndy Singer of Sunrise, FL, and Rose Rubenstein of Chelmsford, MA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and Harold Simon of Lawrence, MA.

To know Morris was to love him—and occasionally receive a weather update before sunrise. He was known for waking up at 4:30 a.m., sending texts at hours most people consider unreasonable, drinking cold coffee by choice, and speaking in incomplete sentences that somehow everyone understood perfectly. He was an avid photographer who captured the world through his lens, preserving memories, adventures, and family moments with the same passion he brought to everything he did. He loved college basketball, English Premier League soccer, Boy Scouts, camping, hiking, fishing, gardening, photography, and watching his grandchildren play sports.

Morris was loving, playful, smart, adventurous, quirky, compassionate, hardworking, and undeniably one of a kind. He was a dedicated father, a loving husband, an excellent hugger and kisser, and a man whose belly, beard, bald head, and larger-than-life personality made him unforgettable.

His family remembers him as funny, kind, weird in all the best ways, a gifted cook, world traveler, poet, protector, gardening enthusiast, driving and tire-changing instructor, hysterical storyteller, and the man who would often sign off conversations with his signature goodbye: “Cheerio!” or "Hugs!"

He will be remembered not just for his accomplishments, but for his humor, generosity, unwavering love, and unique ability to push buttons while simultaneously being deeply adored.

Morris leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, beautiful photographs, questionable texting hours, and countless unforgettable memories.

In honor of Morris, his family asks that you remember him as he would have wanted:

Be Smart, Be Funny, Do Well, Be Happy

A Committal Service will be held at National Funeral Home, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042, US, on May 5, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

The family will receive guests at the family home on Tuesday, May 5th starting at 6PM for Shiva.