David Alexander Simons, Sr.

David Alexander Simons, Sr. died Wednesday, May 8 at his home in Aberdeen. He was 91. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Harry C. and Mabel A. (Yeager) Simons. Mr. Simons was co-owner with his wife, of Simons Gas Company. He was a pilot in the Army Air Corps serving from 1944 to 1946. An avid reader he also enjoyed history, and traveling, especially to his mother's home in Cape May, NJ. He is survived by his wife Lilia Simons; son, Stephen Oliver Simons and his wife Susan of Columbia, MD; daughters Karen Baicy of Aberdeen and Joan Louise Martin of Edgewood; step daughter, Victoria Edwards and husband James of Abingdon; mother-in-law, Eugenia Mann of Aberdeen, 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his son, David A. Simons, Jr.; brothers, Robert and Harv Simons and his sister Dorothy Weinert. A visitation will be held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home on Saturday, May 11 from 1-3:30 with a funeral service conducted by Dr. Robert Clipp to begin at 2:00pm. Internment will be in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Seasons Hospice Foundation: First Class, 8537 Solution Center, Chicago, IL 60677. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001