W.C. "Flea" Simpson's Obituary
McLEAN SERVICES- 10:00 am Thursday, August 23, 2012 in the First Baptist Church in McLean with Rev. Norman Rushing and Rev. Thacker Haynes, officiating. INTERMENT- with US Marine Corps Honors will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in McLean. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of McLean. Mr. Simpson was born January 6, 1925 in McLean to James Melvin and Edna Smulcer Simpson. He married Wanda Rae Allen on December 7, 1947. He was a US Marine Corps veteran where he obtained the rank of Corporal serving during World War II. Most will remember him as the owner of Simpson Grocery in McLean. He was a Mason and a member of the McLean Lions Club. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in McLean where he served as a deacon and also treasurer. He devoted all of his time to his church, family, and his business. He was the last of 10 kids. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY- his parents; his wife, on July 8, 2012; 7 brothers; and 2 sisters. SURVIVORS - 2 sons, Melvin Ray Simpson and wife Demedra of Booker, Stanley E. Simpson of Plano; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. MEMORIALS - The family request memorials be sent to First Baptist Church in McLean.
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