Leon L. Simpson of Knoxville passed away on September 9, 2018.
He grew up in Knoxville as one of nine children. He was an avid University of Tennessee football fan and could tell many stories of sneaking in to see games during the General Neyland years. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served aboard the destroyer Floyd B. Parks. He loved recalling traveling throughout the pacific as a young sailor. During his long life, he held many jobs, but most enjoyed his time as a tour bus driver and guide. After retiring, he found a passion for painting and discovered that he was a gifted artist. He loved people and spent much of his later years nurturing numerous friendships across many walks of life. He was a man of deep faith and was a member of the Olivet Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ethel and his daughter Pamela. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Michael and Alice Simpson, and his grandchildren Bobby Brewster and Hannah Simpson.