Matthew Norman Simon, 95

​Matthew Norman Simon, 95 of Bowling Green died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Chandler Assisted Living with his children at his side.

Norman was the husband of the late Genevieve Rich Simon.  The Edmonson County native was a son of the late James William and Ion Duvall Simon.  He was preceded in death by three sisters, Nina Mayhugh, Madge Simon, Gertie Anderson; three brothers, Amon Simon, Harold Simon, Reynold Simon.  He was founder and co-owner of Simon Masonry and a farmer.  Norman was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a WWII Marine veteran.
 
Since his wife’s death thirty-three years ago, he continued to be the steady guide and beacon of their family values.  Their children were blessed to have Norman and Genevieve Simon as their parents.

His survivors are his four children:  Randy Simon, Debby Cherry (David), Libby Simon (Brent Rowe), Terry Simon (Judy); three grandchildren, Simon Cherry, Jenna Cherry, Sonia Simon; one sister-in-law, Ila Simon; several nieces and nephews; his caregiver, Shirley Malone; friends, Mike Murphy, Joyce Webb, Sue Stringer and George Comfort.

Funeral Mass will be 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 on Wednesdayat Hardy & Son Funeral Home Bowling Green Chapel with prayer service at 3 p.m.  Visitation will also be 9-12 on Thursday at the funeral home.
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The family extends their appreciation to Chandler Assisted Living, Home Ministry Programs of St. Joseph and Holy Spirit Catholic Churches and Hospice.