April 08 1964 August 08 2019
Chris Wayne Simon April 08, 1964 – August 08, 2019 Share this obituary Send Sympathy Gifts Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Chris Wayne “C.W.” Simon, 55, of Bay City passed away August 8, 2019. He was born April 8,1964 in Houston, Texas to the late Mitchel Wayne Simon and Rebecca Burrows Simon. A match made in Heaven began many years before Kimberly and Chris actually started dating in March 2007. The deal was sealed on March 19, 2011 when “Miss Kimberly” said “I do”. “Miss Kimberly”, as Chris so fondly referred to her On Air, became his soul mate, his everything. Sharing a love like none other, he was her protector right down to his last breath. In 1982 Chris graduated from Jack Yates School of Communications Magnet Program in Houston, TX. Eventually he made Matagorda County his home where his radio career began as the Legendary “C.W.” He worked for x-97 and KMKS Hot County 102.5 becoming a part of the Texas music family for almost 30 years. He was a program director / Operations Manager, Morning Show Host, Productionist, Copywriter, Announcer, and did many Remotes and Intros at many fairs and festivals and he has been on the TRRR reporting panel since day one of his Radio Career. During his career he won several Silver Mic Awards. C.W. not only had a passion for the radio, he also enjoyed announcing out at the Matagorda County Mud Drags for many years. The late night mud-slinging trucks was what he considered his “fun” job. Survivors include his loving wife of “8” short years, Kimberly Hurta Simon. Her parents Marvin and Nona Hurta; Brother-in-law Chad Hurta and wife Mindy; nieces Hailee Hurta and her fiance Kyle Richardson, Brinley and Emmie Hurta; nephew Jace Hawthorne; great nephew Kye Wayne Richardson, and numeous aunts, uncles and cousins. His work family from KMKS 102.5, Margaret and Larry Sandlin who were like 2nd parents to him, and his “fur baby” Miss Fluffy. As well as the many devoted loving friends and loyal listeners. He is preceded in death are this parents, and grandparents Chester and Wanda Burrows. Visitation will be from 5pm until 7pm Thursday, August 15 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 6pm. He was a devoted fan of the Houston Texans, so please show your love for him by wearing your favorite Texan Attire to honor him on Thursday. Funeral Mass will be 3pm Friday, August 16,2019 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with Father Peter Yeboah-Amanfo and Deacon Wally Rodriguez officiating. Pallbearers are Rodney Baker, Andrew Martin, Gary Martin, Dave Martin, Gerald Wendel, Wyatt Schultz, Wade Schultz, and Cory Waters. Members of the Blessing Knights of Columbus Council 4307, along with Josh Singeltary and Joey de la Houssaye, will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family would like to send special heartfelt thanks out to the Staff of Matagorda Regional Medical Center and UTMB Jeanie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, for the care and concern shown to C.W. during his illness. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org , the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org, or BayCel Federal Credit Union, 2320 6th St., Bay City, TX. 77414 for the benefit of Chris W. Simon Medical Expenses. SERVICES Funeral Service Friday, August 16, 2019 3:00 PM St. Peters Catholic Church 106 11th St. S Blessing, TX 77419 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Chris Wayne Simon April 08 1964 August 08 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Bay City, state: Texas