Wesley was the youngest and last surviving sibling of nine children and received his high school degree from Powhatan High School. He served in the Army during World War II. Wesley met his wife, Delcie Benson, of 49 years while working at Reynolds Metal Company in Richmond, Virginia.
They were married in 1945. She preceded him in death in 1994. Wesley worked in automobile glass installation most of his life. He Retired in 1990 to take care of his wife. In 1996, he moved to Florida to be with his son and daughter-in law.
He worked part-time with Roger at the Adventist Book Center until his second retirement in 2010. He loved playing games and fishing.
He is survived by two sons: Roger (Margaret) Simpson of Longwood, Florida; David (Judy) Simpson of Townsend, Delaware; four grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 7, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231 where a service will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
