Paul Roy Simon, 86, of Fannett, died Sunday, July 3, 2016, at The Arboretum of Winnie. He was born on April 28, 1930, in Kaplan, Louisiana, to Eve Harrington Simon and Loudise Simon, and had been a longtime resident of the area.

Roy was very outspoken and never hesitated to tell you what was on his mind. He was always very curious about everyone and everything. Roy loved his coffee and old westerns, savored his boudain balls and never missed seafood day at Texaco. He had a gentle heart and a kind soul and could not stand for anyone to be upset with him. Roy loved fishing at Rollover Pass and he made sure everyone knew it; if we were lucky, we could share in his catch. In his youth, he enjoyed playing pool, and his love of French music lasted throughout his life.

Mr. Simon is survived by his nieces, Debra Garner, of Fannett, and Marilyn Beaugh and Vanessa Revia, both of Winnie; great-nieces, Denise Smith, Raquel Johnson, and Christie Beaugh; great-nephews, Royce Beaugh and Jay Revia; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Uella Abshire; and brother-in-law, Norris Abshire.

A Rosary for Mr. Simon will be recited at 6:00 p.m., with a gathering of his family and friends to follow until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer, Winnie. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Broussard’s, Winnie, with his interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.