Obituary of Robert Samuel Simpson

Robert Samuel (Bob) Simpson, 88, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord, Monday, May 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Maude Simpson; and sisters, Frances Woolwine and Margaret Cecil. Mr. Simpson served in the U S Navy during World War II. He was a longtime member of Northminster Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder, Sunday School Teacher, and for 30 years as Scoutmaster of Troop # 26. He was also a member of the Williamson Road Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Mary Hundley Simpson; children, Michael Gray Simpson and wife Barbara, Samuel Gray Simpson and wife Terresa, Sally Simpson Mills and husband Greg; grandchildren, David Simpson and wife Katelyn, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Mary Margaret, Jake, and Rachel Simpson, Holly and James Mills; sisters, Dorothy S. Seigler and Judy S. Robertson; numerous nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the TLC Fund C/O Northminster Presbyterian Church 3911 Greenland Avenue Roanoke, Va. 24012. A memorial service will be conducted 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Northminster Presbyterian Church by Dr. Russ Merritt. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. 366-0707