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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Danny Lee Simon
Danny Lee
Simon
Sep 30, 1949 — Apr 17, 2018
St. Joseph
Danny Lee Simon's Obituary
Danny Lee Simon, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in St. Joseph.
He was born on September 30, 1949 to Billy and Daisy (Shaw) Simon in St. Joseph, MO. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School and served his country in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Pictor during the Vietnam War serving two tours of duty.
Danny married Nancy Lee Burkeybile on September 30, 1972 in St. Joseph, MO. She survives him of the home.
He spent his working career with McDonald's restaurants retiring as a Supervisor in 2012 after 38 years of service.
Danny continued to serve his fellow veterans and his community by being a member of the Tri-C Memorial Legion Post 464 in Conception Jct, Mo, and he was currently serving as the Director of the 4th District, Unit 287 American Legion Riders based in Savannah and was the finance officer of the 40 and 8, Voiture 130.
Danny was a lover of the outdoors, spending all of the time that he could fishing and doing lawn work, and above all, riding his motorcycle.
Nothing was more important to Danny than his family, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
In addition to his wife of 45 years, Danny is survived by sons; Troy and Shawn Simon, granddaughters; KayLee and Kameo Simon all of St. Joseph, brother; Jerry (Sherry) Simon, Jefferson City, MO, sister; Vicky (Richard) Davis, Chillicothe, MO, one surviving aunt; Shirley Simon and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family inurnment will be held at Mount Auburn Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Tri-C Memorial Legion Post 464 in Conception Jct, MO, Unit 287 American Legion Riders Savannah, or the 40 and 8, Voiture 130.
Arrangements are under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.
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