Edward “Poncho” Simon

A memorial service will be held at Northside Assembly of God in Crowley on Thursday. April 21, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for Edward “Poncho” Simon, 60, who passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
He was born Oct. 3, 1955, in Gueydan to Hilda LeBouef Simon and the late Rayal Simon. He was a lifelong resident of Lyons Point, Louisiana. He enjoyed playing the drums in his younger days with his brother and many other musicians. His lifelong career was driving 18-wheelers.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Paulette Broussard Simon; two daughters, Megan Simon Broussard (Kevin Thibodeaux) and Marisa Simon Sonnier (David Sonnier II); one son, Slade Simon; three beautiful grandchildren, Kristen “Krissy” Broussard, Kaylin “KK” Broussard and Kylin “T-Ky” Thibodeaux; his mother-in-law, Eunice Broussard; one brother, Edmond “T-Boy” Simon (Jean); four sisters, Lena Mire (Herman), Alverna Wright (Mike), Lynette Gaspard and Denise Lantier (Ray); his godchildren, Jody Mire, Denise Simon, Jan Wright and Garan Crader; along with a host of nieces, nephews and his trucking family.
He is preceded in death by his father, Rayal Simon; his paternal grandparents, Duperville and Laurence Comeaux Simon; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Evelina Bertrand LeBouef; and his son-in-law, Robert “Robbie” Broussard.
The family and friends would love to thank Lamm Family Care Hospice and a special thanks to Sheryl Trahan and Norma Guilbeau for their loving, excellent care.