James Watson Simpson M.D.

James Simpson Obituary

James Watson Simpson, M.D., 69, passed away on October 27, 2002 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born and raised in Corpus Christi and was the only child of John and Gladys Simpson.He graduated in 1950 as the last graduating class of Corpus Christi High School. He attended several colleges, including Del Mar, Texas A&I, Texas A&M, and University of Texas in Galveston. James married June (Bunch) of Premont, Texas on December 27, 1956 whom he met in college at Texas A&I.He graduated from medical school in 1961 in Galveston, Texas. He obtained his residencies and internships at Memorial Medical Center, and Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas.James began his medical practice in Pediatric Cardiology in 1967. In order to accomplish his professional dream in developing a Pediatric Cardiology Program to benefit the Children of South Texas, he developed a prototype program of providing services to children of the region through a series of Outreach Clinics. Today, this prototype is being used and modeled throughout the country.These clinics evolved into the Children's Heart Institute of South Texas, which he served as medical director of until his death.He served as Chief of Pediatric Cardiology at Driscoll Children's Hospital. Throughout his medical career, he received numerous recognitions and honors and was a member of many local and national organizations. James was a member of the First United Methodist Church, enjoyed ranching and wildlife conservation. Survivors include wife, Betty June Bunch Simpson of Corpus Christi, Texas; son Kenneth Simpson (Jaye) of Lewisville, Texas; daughter Kimberly Shilling (Randy) of Humble, Texas; grandson Blake Shilling, aunt Emily Downey of San Marcos, Texas and nephew Mickey Bowers (Cindy) of Corpus Christi, Texas.Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at Seaside Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 3:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church.Interment to follow at Seaside Memorial Park.In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to The Driscoll Children's Hospital or the Children's Heart Institute of South Texas.

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Published by Corpus-Christi Caller-Times on Oct. 30, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for James Simpson

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Dora Sallie Trevino Maldonado

January 3, 2024

"I am a Driscoll Child"
At the age of 11 I was diagnosed with a mitral valve prolapse - heart murmur (floppy mitral valve) and was referred to Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi....for the next 14 years I was under the very specialized care of Dr. Simpson...he was with me in the delivery room of my first born child (due to a high risk pregnancy) ....
Prayers continued for family comfort

Diana Correa

September 8, 2021

Hi I was his patient for a long time since age 4 probably until I turned 18. I haven´t seen him for a while until I saw him again. I last saw him when I took my son when he was a baby to see him for a check up because my son have a heart murmur. He was surprised to see me with a baby and he was happy for me. He mentioned me that he was retiring and that he won´t no longer work at Discroll children´s hospital. But I asked him for a last hug and I thanked him for all the service he gave me and for taking care of my heart. He was a sweet doctor that I can remember him playing around with me when I was a child and other children´s as well. As growing up, I would see him getting old. But very handsome and so sweet. He never changed. He´s always the same sweet person, entertaining children´s to let him listen their heart. I would sometimes catch him playing with infants or children when the nurses open the door and I would get to see him playing with them. I would always smile and melts my heart seeing him how he loves them. I´m so sorry to hear my Dr. Simpson past away. I find out with the nurse that has work with him for the longest time. I´m sorry I can´t remember her name. But she was very sweet person. She had told me about it and I felt so sad. My deepest condolence to Dr. Simpsons family. I know I´m very late. But I was just thinking about him and I had to Google up because I couldn´t remember his first name until I found on the site on legacy.com. And all this because I was looking through tik tok and saw a Doctor name Dr. Terry Simpson and that´s how My Dr. James Simpson came through my mind. I think it was a sign to come here. Who knows but I´m glad I came here to share a story of my sweet Doctor. May Dr. Simpson RIP. I cherish the memories of him. I always have him in my heart and my thought. Because every time I go see my cardiologist. He comes to my mind. Well I hope who ever read this story. Just wanted to say God Bless You. My doctor was the best doctor I ever had.

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