Mr. Simeon Eugene Fallis

Simeon Eugene Fallis, Architect, was born in 1920 to the late Columbus Allen Fallis and Larunia Priest Fallis of Parrott, Georgia. He was a graduate of Parrott High School, a WW II Army veteran, and a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology where he earned Bachelors of Science degrees in Engineering and Architecture. During WW II he served in the Army Medical Corps as a dental technician in the European Theater. While a student at Ga. Tech he met his future wife, Louise Benjamin, and they were married in June 1950, in Atlanta. After earning his Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1951, they moved to Albany where he did his architectural internship with the firm of Dennis & Dennis, Richard V. Richard Associate. In 1958 he began his own practice, retiring in 1989. He was known for his meticulous detail, clean design, specifications and work ethic. Simeon was a member of Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church, a longtime member of the Dougherty County Kiwanis Club and past member of the American Institute of Architects, having served as secretary of the Southwest Ga. Chapter. He was a past board member of the Anchorage. For his dedication and service to the Thronateeska Heritage Foundation he was recognized by the organization and awarded, along with Col. Paul Donahoo, a life membership. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Louise Benjamin Fallis, sons W. Neel Fallis and his wife Deborah, of New Orleans, La; Mark A. Fallis and his wife Donna; three grandsons: David Fallis and his wife, Abby; Jonathan Fallis and his wife Tory; Michael Fallis; and a great granddaughter, Marin, all of Atlanta; several nephews, a great nephew, and a great-great niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by sisters, Lozier Fallis, Mae F. Busbee, Gladys F. Tweedy, and Jessie F. Gudenrath. Funeral services will be graveside at Parrott City Cemetery in Parrott at 2:30 p.m., Tues. Dec. 6, with Rev. William Collins officiating. There will be a visitation after the service from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Porterfield Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Porterfield United Methodist Church, Willson Hospice House, or the charity of your choice. Simeon had lived at Morningside for the last three years. His family would like to express its thanks to everyone there for their care and concern during his stay. Due to a broken hip, Mr. Fallis spent the last three months of his life at Phoebe Putney Hospital, Lee County Rehab Facility, Wynfield Park, and finally, Willson Hospice House. His family would like to express its profound gratitude to all the caregivers and friends who cared for him and made his final days as comfortable as possible.

Mr. Simeon Eugene Fallis

April 4, 1920 - December 4, 2016