Simon Priester Obituary

Simon Priester, 92, of Elizabeth, N.J., was born on March 21, 1918, in Denmark, S.C. By Jan. 7, 2011, when he passed away, he had fulfilled many important roles in the lives of others. A viewing will be held on Jan. 15, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at The Nesbitt Funeral Home, 165 Madison Ave., Elizabeth, N.J. 07201. A discourse will be given on the same day, Jan. 15, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1155 Magnolia Ave., Elizabeth N.J. To provide for his family Simon worked as a steel worker for T-Schriver for 35 years; meanwhile, he studied upholstery and started a successful business, S & S Interior Decorating, making furniture, window treatments and selling vertical blinds. Many knew him as Brother Priester, who served as an elder in the congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, where he never neglected his worship or his ministry. As a loving husband and father, dependable friend, and all-around exemplary person, Simon will be greatly missed. His loving support has shaped many of us. May we do the same for others. Simon was predeceased by his parents, Luchie and Charlie Priester; his son, Simon Priester Jr.; his daughter, Alma Gallimore, and siblings,. Charlie Jr., Johnny, Willie and Clara Priester. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Katie Priester; his children, Patty, Michael and Mark Priester, Carol McClain, and Priscilla Johnson; daughters-in-law, Francis, Patricia and Crystal; 21 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and a host of other family and friends. Thanks to all who shared life and love with Simon Priester.

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Published by The Star-Ledger on Jan. 13, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Simon Priester

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12 Entries

February 15, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Though I have long since left the Elizabeth, NJ area, I recall with fondness the many visits to the Priester home. You will always have a special place in my heart.

Joanne Cummings-Scott

January 27, 2011

Dear Priester family, Your father and mother has always been a fine example of what Jehovah express at Proverbs 3:1-5.
May Jehovah continue to bless your family with wisdom and faith.

Respectfully
Sis. Rosemarie Jones

Susie Belvin-Horton

January 20, 2011

Sister Priester, Patty, Carol, Priscilla and Michael: I am so sorry I am just finding out about Brother Priester's passing and sorry I could not be there to offer my condolescence in person. It is hard for me to imagine Sister Priester without Brother Priester. Such a beautiful couple!

Leah Freer

January 20, 2011

Dear Grandma, we will all miss granddaddy. Its hard to imagine, though losing a life partner of seventy years. May Jehovah bless your heart with may fond memories you has together. We will see him again soon. I love you.

Johnnie Jones

January 17, 2011

To the family of Simon Priester: I send my condolences and may god bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow. Draw close to god in prayer and he himself will sustain you.

Gina McRae

January 17, 2011

Not many sweeter than Bro. Priester-I am sorry I found out 1 day late or I would have come to pay my respects. Please know he will be greatly missed-but all will agree, we are better people for having known such a wonderful encouraging person. What an example to Jehovah. My prayers are with you for strength. Agape Love~Gina McRae

January 16, 2011

Daddy Priester was a big part of my life growing up and really was there for me as a teenager. I will always cherish the role he played in my life as an Elder in the congregation and a dad and granddad all rolled into one. I truly look forward to seeing him in the resurrection and hearing his wonderful laugh once again.

Lisa Richardson

Forrest McCloud

January 16, 2011

I recently had the privilege of meeting Bro and Sis Priester at the Jersey City Assembly Hall. I had heard many fine things and was geniunely honored to sit and talk with him for a brief while. We spoke briefly, too, about the tragic accident that killed his son--a hit and run driver as I recall. What a wonderful and dignified couple. May the good that he did 'go right with him.' He is now safe within Jehovah's memory awaiting a resurrection.

Joyce Blackwell-Carter

January 15, 2011

Sister Priester, Patty, Michael & Family, My deepest sorrow for the loss of your husband, father, grand, uncle & loving brother. Losing a love one is very hard. I lost my mother back in May. Lean on Jehovah and he will give you the strength to endure these troublesome times. Keep fond memories in your heart and mind. Those memories will always keep our love ones close to us. Think of the great joy of seeing Brother Priester again on a Paradise Earth. What great times Jehovah has in store for his loved ones. May the God of all comfort, comfort your family. Love, Joyce Blackwell Carter and Family

January 14, 2011

I would like to convey my deepest sympathy to the Priester Family....As a very young man,11 years old I remember meeting Brother Priester when he married my aunt Joan Guilford...little did I know that just a few years later ,I would meet me the family when I began to attend meetings of Jehovah's Witnesses at the Elizabeth KH...I will always cherish the many opportunities of encouragement,council,the "fatherless boys",received from brother Priester,and other mature brothers in the congregation..May our heavenly father Jehovah comfort the family at this time,and may the many fond memories of Simon Priester sustain the Priester family until the new order!-Reginald Gregory&family
-Charlotte,NC

January 14, 2011

Priester Family,

What a wonderful example of dedication to Jehovah.

Deborah (Edison,NJ)

CALVIN WALLACE

January 13, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I've had the pleasure of knowing Simon Priester Sr. since I was a little boy. He was a great father figure and was there when I needed assistance. He will be missed.
-CALVIN WALLACE

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