Lloyd M. Simpson

SERVICES: Memorial Mass will at 10:00 AM Monday, October 18, 2004 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Simpson was born June 27, 1918 in Wellington, Texas, and was reared in McLean, Texas. He was the first-born of nine children, including a twin brother. Lloyd was in the U. S. Army from 1936 until 1939, and during World War II from 1941 until 1945. He served with the 2nd Infantry Division in Europe, receiving the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. While on leave in 1943, he married Rita Mary Hartmann from Fredericksburg, Texas, on August 7, 1943. The couple lived in Hobbs, New Mexico after the war and then moved to Pampa in 1951. He owned and operated Utility Oil Company until his retirement in 1992. He served as City Commissioner from 1962-1963. He was an active member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching football. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Rita, who was called home to our Lord in 1992, and 2 brothers, C. B. "Bill" Simpson and Cecil Simpson.SURVIVORS: 1 Son: Jerry Simpson of Lefors. 2 Daughters: Connie Simpson-Largin of Pampa, and Paula Simpson of Sherman Oaks, California. 2 Sisters: Ruth Howard of San Angelo and Jeanette Kennedy of Pampa. 5 Brothers: His twin, Floyd Simpson of Wichita Falls, Frank Simpson and W. C. Simpson, both of McLean, Edward Simpson of Purcell, Oklahoma, and Kenneth Simpson of Hobbs, New Mexico. 4 Grandchildren: Heather Simpson, Heidi Klein, Kristen Largin-Weinheimer and Mark Largin. They have been blessed with two great-grandchildren, Drew Weinheimer and Jack Weinheimer. MEMORIALS: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Endowment Fund, 810 W. 23rd, Pampa, Texas 79065, the American Heart Association, 6605 I-40 West, Amarillo, Texas 79106, or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, N. Canton, Ohio 44720.