He was a WWII US Marine Corps veteran and retired after 25 years of service from the US Postal Service. He was an avid HAM radio operator.
He is survived by three sons, Gene Simpson of San Francisco, CA, Philip Simpson of Clarksville, MD, and Dennis Simpson of Harrisburg, PA; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Simpson.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made in his name to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
Online condolences may be made at mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com
