Photo courtesy of Shafer–Perfetti and Assalley Funeral Homes – Taylorville
May 8, 1940 - Dec 7, 2016
Dad, words are not enough. I miss you. I love you.
Philip Simpson
January 06, 2017 | Titusville, FL
Alice, we are very sorry for your loss.
Brad & Patrice Jensen
December 12, 2016 | Taylorville, IL
Your dad was a kind and gentle man, Phil, who will be missed by all. My condolences to you and your family. I know how difficult this is but we're here for you if you need anything.
Sue Phillips
December 11, 2016 | Melbourne Beach, FL
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Les Simpson. His son, Phil, and I have been close for over twenty years. Les and I had some great Socratic dialogues during family visits to Florida...such an intelligent, kind, and humble gentleman. Les, you are already missed.
Dr. Christopher Harvey
December 11, 2016 | Palm Bay, FL
Condolences to Phill and his family
Janice Harvey-Pace
December 11, 2016 | Tampa, FL
With sympathy
Lloyd Davis
December 11, 2016 | Falls Church, VA
My sympathy to Phil and the family.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Mahn Nollen
Elizabeth Nollen
December 10, 2016 | Newark, DE
Leslie P. Simpson, 76 of Taylorville passed away at 3:55 AM on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.He was born on May 8, 1940 at Bloomington the son of Clarence and June (Webb) Simpson. Leslie married Alice I. Adams on June 10, 1961 at Champaign. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Eugene Simpson and Charles Simpson.Leslie was owner of Danville RediPage and Prairie Communications in Danville. He was also a pilot for McCollum Aviation of Danville. He later practiced law in Indianapolis and was an instructor at Ivy Tech Community College of Indianapolis.Survivors include: His wife, Alice I. Simpson of Taylorville, IL; Son, Philip (wife, Kim) Simpson of Titusville, FL; 1 step granddaughter, Sara Rolfsen; Sisters, Martha Keeney of Danvers, IL, Carol Hanna of Bloomington, IN and Nancy Thorp of Des Moines, IA; Many Nieces and Nephews.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 16, 2016 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Becky Lembke officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the church.Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church, 200 South Walnut Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville is in charge of arrangements.
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