Simon Gullie Donald, Jr., a resident of Chunchula, Alabama, passed away Monday, April 05, 2021. He was 70 years old. He was known as Coach Simon for his many years of dedicated coaching for Citronelle Youth Athletics. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He always kept a smile on your face with his many stories and jokes. Simon was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Simon was preceded in death by Ashley Shereen Donald, Amanda Crawford, Gullie and Earline Donald, Brenda Payne, and Windie Barker. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 25 years, Linnie Donald; children, Simon Donald, III, Chris Donald, David Donald, Brandi Tucker, Scott Crawford, Jada Donald, Brooklyn Donald, Katlyn Sampson, Aalivia Sampson and Makyla Sampson; grandchildren, Nick, Damian, Whitney, Corinthian, Brianna, Blakeley, Jocelyn, Tonie, Chloe, Preston, Jeremy, EJ and Robert; great grandchildren, Aydin, Jayce, Christian and Kinsley; siblings, Robert Donald (Donna), Kathy Cunningham and James Donald (Charlene); and other relatives and friends. A wake will be held for Simon from 6pm until 9pm Thursday, April 08, 2021, at Freeman Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10am until the 11am funeral service Friday, April 09, 2021, at Restoration Church with Rev. John Blackwell and Rev. Clay Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Crest Cemetery. Online condolences may be given at www.freemancitronelle.com. Freeman Funeral Home – Citronelle, Alabama
Condolences(15)
Connie Powell
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Linnie, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and the entire family.Frank and Lawrann Cheeseman Fanucci
Thursday, April 8, 2021 Thank you Heavenly Father for Simon and the life he lived for others. His light will always be with us. This is the time where JOY and Sorrow meet. May you be comforted by the JOY. Prayers will continue for you as you navigate this new path ahead.Renee T. Baxter
Thursday, April 8, 2021 Linnie and family, so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time of bereavement. Lois Tanner and Renee Tanner BaxterRicky & Donna Courtney
Thursday, April 8, 2021 Rest In Peace My FriendBilly & Judy DeVore
Wednesday, April 7, 2021Ashley Wilson
Tuesday, April 6, 2021johney weaver
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Rest in peace my friendjames b craft
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 So sorry to hear of Simons death.He was one of the good guys!REST IN PEACE!Mark Bailey
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Mr.Simon was always smiling and a cut up.Even at church he would always make me smile and laugh.Him,Linnie and their sweet girls were like family and always will be. Praying for you all.Hugs and love y’all