Barney Ernest Simon, 73, of Bristol, was called to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at his residence in Bristol, IN. He was born in Constantine, MI on March 21, 1947, to the late John Barney and Beth Ann (Stanard) Simon and was preceded in death by his brother, Larry.

Barney is survived by his loving wife, Cathy; sons, Jeff (Diane) Simon, Charles Konopinski, and Steve Silva (a son in his heart); daughters, Susan (Joe) Forche, Jill (Craig) Saathoff, Julie (Dwayne) Nickel, and granddaughters, Jillian and Bethany Simon.

As owner and president of Archer Coach, Barney never met a stranger. He loved golf and was most proud of his three holes in one. He enjoyed camping in his RV and hunting in the great outdoors.

Barney often went to the Country Lane Bake Shop to buy cherry pies to enjoy with Cathy – and he never forgot to take an old-fashion cream pie and a raspberry cream pie to his good friend, Father Bob, who touched his soul.

He was a devoted friend to his friends and will live on in their memories.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 411 W. Vistula St. Bristol, IN. An hour of visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, September 5. Following the visitation, Father Robert A. Van Kempen will officiate at the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass.

In accordance with Barney's wishes, cremation will take place at Billings Funeral Home. At a later date, a graveside service will be held at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles, MI. Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society.

American Cancer Society
PO Box 6704, Hagerstown MD 21741
Tel: 1-800-227-2345
Web: https://www.cancer.org/