Robert Simon

Robert David Simon, 55, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his home. He was born November 13, 1965 in Owensboro to Dr. Sheldon and Pamela Hawthorne Simon. Robert worked in restaurant management. He loved music, travel and a good joke. Above all, his children meant more to him than anything.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenna Metcalfe Simon in 2003.

He is survived by four daughters, Chandelor Gibson (Paul) of Wendell, NC, Meagan Merritt of Boone, NC, Madison Simon (Alex Sparks) of Burlington, NC, and Maya Simon of Owensboro; one grandson, James Bailey; three sisters, Andrea Gunn (Michael) of Nashville, Katie Simon Ebelhar (Jason) of Owensboro, and Leah Danielle Simon of Los Angeles, CA; two nephews, Cameron Gunn and Tyler Gunn; several aunts, uncles, cousins, step-niece and step-nephews; and his best friend, Denney Cecil.

Memorial service will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday in the chapel at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation is from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to The Simon Children, c/o Katie Simon Ebelhar, Limestone Bank, 332 Villa Point Drive, Suite 101, Owensboro, KY 42303.