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Thomas Simpson Obituary
Simpson
July 7, 1958
December 25, 2024
It is with great mercy and a deep sense of gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Retired Colonel, Thomas Lewis Simpson, born July 7, 1958 and passed Dec 25, 2024, at the age of 66 from Frontal Temporal Dementia.
Tom is survived by his wife, Robin of 30 years; and his daughter, Whitney; his father, Henry Simpson (age 95); and his sister, Cathy (Jack) Starr. He is predeceased in death by his mother, Nelle Simpson; his close friend, Tommy Stainback; and Robin's parents, Odean and Charlotte Robson.
Robin and Whitney wish to express their deep appreciation to the family, friends and caregivers who stood by them during Tom's journey. Special thanks to Bloom Hospice and the staff at Springs Ranch Memory Care for their kindness, compassion and unwavering support.
He was buried with Full Honors.
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Edward Strack
January 11, 2025
I knew Tom primarily from work, contemporaries of each other back in the day. Always admired his tenacity and smarts but even more so for his warm encouraging interaction with his co-workers. God Speed Col Tom, gone from this earth way to soon.
Rob Lawrence
January 7, 2025
Tom was a good man and a good friend, kind in every way. My deepest condolences to your family, you are all in our prayers.
Steve and Lisa Lave
January 5, 2025
Our deepest condolences, you will all be in our prayers.
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