Kerry "Baree" James Simon

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at St. David Chapel honoring the life of Kerry “Baree” James Simon, 63, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Randy Simon, Curtis "Cris" Simon II, Kent Simon, Zachary Hargrave, Jody Savant and Isaiah Bourque.  Honorary pallbearers will be Noah Simon and Daven White. Lectors will be Tina Couvillon and Ashley Trouille and gift bearers will be Noah Simon, Kinsley John and Madison Guidry. The rosary will be prayed by Rebecca LeBlanc and vocalist will be April Couvillon.

Kerry, better known as “Baree” was a native to Mulvey, LA where he grew up on a rice and crawfish farm.  From an early age, “Baree” loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, he loved feeling the wind on his face and being free.  He was a simple, kind, God-loving Catholic man who served as an alter server at St. David’s chapel. He was a wonderful husband, father, child, brother, uncle, godfather and friend to many.  To know him was to love him.  Later in life Kerry moved to Nunez, LA.

Kerry worked in the oilfield, where he was able to see the beautiful countries of Africa, Asia, the holy land of Israel, Russia and of course the United States.  He met many wonderful co-workers that became lifetime friends.

He is survived by his wife, Shaina H. Simon of Nunez; his children, Brooke, Mary Paige and Noah Simon and Zachary Hargrave; his mother, LeeVerd Simon of Kaplan; his siblings, Tina Couvillon of Maurice, Randy Simon, Curtis “Cris” Simon II, Joey Simon and Kent Simon all of Kaplan; his three grandchildren; four godchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved.

He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Thomas Simon; his son, Justin; his paternal grandparents, Robley and Laura D. Simon; and his maternal grandparents, Otis and Annice Melancon.

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff of Cancer Center of Acadiana in Abbeville and the staff of Heart of Hospice, especially his nurse, Amy Sanchez and nursing assistants, Dy’Junera Charles and Chaplin Rachelle Brown for their compassion and care

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at St. David Chapel, on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 9:00 AM until the time of the services at 10:30 AM with a rosary being prayed at 10:00 AM.