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Paul Simon Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Tuesday, April 3, 2012, Colonel Paul N. Simon (Retired), 84, husband of 37 wonderful years to Dr. Ann Simon. Col. Simon served in the U.S. Army for thirty-three years followed by thirty-three years as a Professor of English for Georgia Military College. He was elected to the Army Infantry School Hall of Fame in 1972. Family members in addition to his wife include: daughter: Randi Simon-Sery of Piqua, Ohio; son: Eric Simon of Lawrenceville, GA; son: Garrett Simon of Laguna Beach, California; granddaughters: Erika Rambler and Brooke Simon of Atlanta, GA; as well as nieces and nephews in Burlington, Vermont. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 4:30 P.M. at the Advent Lutheran Church, 3232 Washington Road with Pastor Earl R. Schafer officiating. Please, In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of: Advent Lutheran Church, 3232 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907 or EAMC Fisher House, Building 280 Fisher House Road, Ft. Gordon, GA, 30905. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com U. S. Army Retired

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2012.

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Atlas Hargrove

November 12, 2020

Paul was my English professor at Georgia Military College. The literary style I use when I write, I learned from him. We connected through our shared military service, our love of literature, even our since of humor. To me, he was more than just a teacher. He was my friend. I will truly miss him.

Nancy (Bielenberg) Rabern

April 10, 2012

Ann, I will always remember the time in my life that Michael and I spent with you and Paul so very fondly. Peace be with you now. -

April 10, 2012

Ann, Nikki and I send our sincere condolences over the loss of your soulmate.
Your friend Hank

Tabitha Bland-Wells

April 10, 2012

An outstanding and witty man. Professor Simon will truly be missed. It was a joy to enter the classroom and laugh my entire time.It made school, as an adult, more fun!

1SG Dan Knowles

April 9, 2012

A true loss to this world, but an asset to the next. Thank you Colonel for being the All That Jazz number one fan. I will miss you.

Annie Brehm

April 9, 2012

Truly one of greatest men I have had the pleasure to know, A conversation with Col Simon was always interesting. He served his country well, as a soldier and as an educator. He will be missed

brandyce thompson

April 8, 2012

Professor Simon taught me English in college. He was wonderful as a teacher and equally great as an individual. He was quick-witted, funny and knowledgeable. I will be praying for the family in the days and weeks to come.

Brandyce Thompson

Juan Rivera-Colon

April 8, 2012

A very nice guy in deed! RIP Professor

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