Fred David Simpson Jr.

Fred David Simpson Jr., died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 at the age of 87, surrounded by family. Born on June 14th, 1936, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania; he was the second born and only boy of five children. Fred attended Penn State University on a ROTC scholarship and subsequently served as an officer in the Marines. He later went on to the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School where he earned his MBA and enjoyed a long career with West Pharmaceutical in Sales and Marketing. What made Fred special to so many was his kindness, wit, insatiable curiosity, and contagious joy of life. He had an infectious smile, an ever-present twinkle in his eye, and a story for anyone willing to listen. Fred's passions ranged from Penn State Football, exploring far-off parts of the world, and reading books of all genres to working in his garden and tending to his pond. With all this, he would tell you that his biggest accomplishment was his lifetime love affair with his 'Annie' who survives him and the family they built. In addition to Anne (Furey), he is survived by his four children Betsey Hilberts (Tom), Fred D. Simpson, III (Valerie), Ted Simpson (Wendy), Stacey, and bonus "daughter", Anne Trickett Marcelli and her son Matthew. He also leaves behind 9 treasured grandchildren, Eliza Hilberts, Greta Hilberts, Allie Hilberts, Emma Simpson, Connor Simpson, Jackson Simpson, Haley Simpson, Tucker Simpson and Megan Simpson; and three sisters Nancy S. Dick, Sharon S. Inger (Mort) and Kathy Simpson (Tony). He is predeceased by his sister Joyce Hershberger (Harold). A special thanks goes out to The Martin Family, Emily, Kyle and their darling children, Bailey, Walker, Hudson and Duke. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to ALLEVA FUNERAL HOME, 1724 E. Lancaster Ave., Paoli, PA 19301, #610-644-3540. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Marine Scholarship Fund https://www.mcsf.org