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David L. Simon
1971 2022

David L. Simon

March 5, 1971 — December 6, 2022

David Lee Simon of Albany, 51, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend to all was called home suddenly early Tuesday morning on December 6, 2022.

David was born March 5, 1971, in Joplin, Missouri to Betty Simon Boykin, and Navis Simon. David was a lifetime athlete and was a tri-athlete in high school.

He was all conference in basketball, and All State in football and baseball. He was drafted out of high school by the Atlanta Braves, and that career brought him to Albany, N.Y., where he played minor league baseball for the Albany Diamond Dogs.

After completion of his professional baseball career, he played semi - professional softball for many years. Although his years as an athlete came to a close, he was not ready to come off the field just yet, he became an umpire where he rose quickly to an elite level, and umpired Division I, II, and III college level baseball. He found enjoyment in all things sports and was a lifetime fan of Alabama college football.

David had a love of people and would lend a helping hand, an ear, or his time to anyone in need. He has worked in the City School District of Albany for the past 24 years, where he worked in several roles and school buildings. He would be willing to lend a hand, smile or hug to anyone who needed it, from colleagues, students and parents.

He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, (Candy, daughters, Shelby (Preston), Mataya, and Zoey, step-children Kayleigh, Tylor, and Teagan. Grandfather to Amaya, Adalyn, Aubrey Alana, and Mila. His brother Michael (Rhonda) and sister Kay, and host of nieces and nephews are all a part of his legacy.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with David’s family on Saturday from 1 to 4 pm at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave. Colonie. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at 12:30 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church, 26 Wilson Ave., Colonie. Services will be livestreamed and can be viewed at www.MacedoniaofAlbany.org Memorial contributions may be made to The Educational Fund for Zoey Simon c/o CapCom FCU, 4 Winners Circle, Albany, NY 12205.

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Visitation

Saturday, December 10, 2022

1:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Funeral Service

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Starts at 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

Macedonia Baptist Church

26 Wilson Avenue, Albany, NY 12205

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