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Russell Simpson Obituary

SIMPSON Russell Lee Simpson, age 86, passed away September 13, 2005 at Grant Medical Center. Army veteran of WW II. Retired from Hammond Food Inc. Preceded in death by parents Glenn and Bertha, brothers Glenn Jr. and Carl. Survived by wife, Allegra; son, Larry Lee (Lynn); sister, Glenna Barnetson; stepchildren, Cecil, Sue and Larry Barnett, Bethany Kropf; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Friday at COOK & SON-PALLAY FUNERAL HOME, 1631 Parsons Ave. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday for a graveside service and interment at Walnut Hill Cemetery.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Sep. 15, 2005.

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Sue Liston

September 15, 2005

Uncle Russ - Thanks for the wonderful memories you gave me as a child with many trips to Buckeye Lake Amusement Park and Norwood Amusement Park. We'll miss you.

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