07/12/1940 – 01/15/2022
Elwin Simon, 81, long time resident of Walker, La passed away January 15, 2022. Elwin was born in Abbeville, Louisiana. He enjoyed restoring old cars and was a member of MoGators of Orange,Texas. Elwin loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a long-time member of True Light Baptist church, a Church he loved going to. He loved to spend time with his family and friends and cherished every moment he spent with them. Elwin will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his sister Delta (Simon) Sawyer and family from Golinda, Texas, son Jimmy Hodge from Drew, Mississippi. Grandchildren; Meggan Hodge, David Hodge, Danielle Hodge, Dustin Hodge, Emma Hodge. Great grandkids; Kaylyn Kimball, Makeia Briggs, Madalyn Briggs, Derrick Briggs Jr. Elijah and Aliyah Brown. He is preceded in death by his wife Dixie Lee Simon, and son Joe David Hodge. A memorial service will be held January 23, 2022 at 4pm followed by a service at 5 Pm at True Light Baptist Church. Address: 13451 True Light Ln. Walker, La 70785. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com
14 comments
Delta Simon Sawyer
January 21, 2022 at 12:29 am
Elwin Simon was my dear little brother whom I love very dearly.
***HE WAS THE BEST BROTHER EVER *** and I will miss him so very much!
The last time Elwin came to see us in Chilton was on November 9th, 2021. He stayed with us for 5 days
and when he left, we all had very emotional goodbye words… We could see that he was not well so, we know God took him out of his pain and misery. He said he wanted to come to see me, his big sister and his best buddy Paul my hubby while he could come.
We enjoyed our last visit from my darling brother and my husband Paul loved Elwin so very much that he (we) cried when Elwin left. Thank you, God for your mercy… Then My husband Paul who God gave to me for over 64 years was ill and died just 6 days after Elwin left. Elwin was grieving for him before he died. Love you guys… Delta DeltaBizz@aol.com https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2488274229394/elwin-simon
Cathy Jo Sawyer Almanza
January 19, 2022 at 1:19 am
Uncle Elwin was a larger than life presence in our family for the past 58 years that I was blessed to know him. My mom is his older sister but it was my dad who called him “little brother” even more than she did. They could sit and talk for hours about everything and nothing – and I never missed a chance to enjoy those entertaining stories. On his last visit in November we listened to Willie Nelson sing the entire “Troublemaker” album of gospel songs and “Unk” Elwin sang along on every single song. Even though he was not feeling well he still knew how to add fun to any occasion, and people always wanted to be wherever he was at. He truly was one of the best men I have ever known, and I will miss him so much. – CathyJoSawyerAlmanza@gmail.com
Vera
January 19, 2022 at 1:02 am
Such a sweet person Elwin always welcomed me at church and made me feel loved as a sister in Christ. I will miss him.
Claudette Bruner
January 18, 2022 at 7:44 pm
So sorry for your loss, my daughter and son in law rented one of his apt for severas years and my youngest son is still renting there. I had the pleasure of meeting him ,such a sweet man. I am saddened to hear this. Sending prayers to his loved ones. He Will certainantly be missed.
James E Miley
January 18, 2022 at 7:40 pm
Sorry For your loss. I know he will be missed. I used to do maintance work at the apartments when he and Miss Dixie were the managers
Jack Ficaro
January 18, 2022 at 2:28 pm
I surely loved the man don’t know if I’ll ever meet another as honest & kind again.
Jack Ficaro
January 18, 2022 at 2:23 pm
We spent a fair amount of time traveling roads & highways we got to knew each other pretty well . I will always think of Elwin as paw paw Elwin, he was a true friend as I write this my eyes are tearing up, what a wonderful man I will surely miss him .
Jack Ficaro
January 18, 2022 at 2:21 pm
I will always think of Elwin as paw paw Elwin, he was a true friend as I write this my eyes are tearing up, what a wonderful man I will surely miss him
FRANK SCHOONMAKER
January 18, 2022 at 11:26 am
WE”LL MISS YOU , BUT I KNOW YOU IN HEAVEN, WORKING ON THE OLD CARS…GOD BLESS AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOU//
Meggan hodge
January 19, 2022 at 5:07 pm
That you are right about
Lela Mae Bankston
January 18, 2022 at 12:32 am
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. I am sorry for your loss.
MEGGAN HODGE
January 19, 2022 at 5:06 pm
Hi Mrs. Lela Mae I was thinking of you the other day!! It’s meggan how are yall?, thank you for the comments and he will be greatly missed and he is rejoicing in heaven with mawmaw right now! He loved her so much he was ready to go the moment that she took her last breath…. there was a love there I don’t think the se young ones will ever have the pleasure of knowing about!!
Joe & Gloria Farrister
January 18, 2022 at 12:30 am
We are praying for your family. So sorry for your families loss. God bless all of you.
Kayla Bradley
January 17, 2022 at 11:57 pm
Sunday morning Sunday night
Wednesday evening prayer
One thing was always certain
Bro Elwin would be there
Prayer breakfast , VBS
And functions for the youth
Bro Elwin’s face amongst the crowd cause he was there too
For a partner in crime
Or a friend to spend time
In laughter or in prayer
You could count on him
Bro Elwin would be there
Today is a little different.
That third pew looks mighty bare
We’ll have to meet him in heaven
Cause if he’s not here he’s there.