James Hendrix Simpson

Simpson, James Hendrix James (Jim) Hendrix Simpson, 75, of Carrollton, Texas died Wednesday February 11, 2009 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and friends in his last days. Jim was born on March 9, 1933 in Knox City, Texas to Otis D. and Ethel Simpson, who preceded him death. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Rene, his son Gary and his wife, Sandra, of Sugar Land, TX, his daughter Debbie Wasson and her husband, Dickey, of Abilene, TX and granddaughter Aubrey Willingham of San Marcos, TX. He is also survived by a step-daughter, Marsha Anderson of Flower Mound, TX and step-son Greg Wood and his wife, Sharon, of Plano, TX, He has three step-grand children and five great grand children. He is also survived by his brother, Otis D. Simpson, Jr., of Wichita Falls, TX and sister Geraldine Peterson of San Antonio, TX. He was preceded in death by his sisters Josephine Wood, Bette Martin, Ethelena Elliott, and Anna Belle Jones. Jim proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. A resident of Carrollton for more than 20 years, he retired from the city water department and opened his own business. Active in the Boy Scouts of America, he was the honored recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. He was an active member of the Farmers Branch Church of Christ. He was also an avid fan of the Fightin' Texas Aggies and Dallas Cowboys. The family wishes to express our sincere appreciation to Allstar Hospice and Brenda Patton, RN. and the nurses of Preferred Medical Staffing, Mo Mbufuma, LVN, Virginia Montelongo, LVN and Peter Jing, LVN for their compassionate care in his final journey. Visitation is scheduled Friday February 13, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at North Dallas Funeral Home at 2710 Valley View Lane in Farmer's Branch. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday February 14, 2009 at Farmers Branch Church of Christ. Memorial donation may be made is his name to either Farmers Branch Church of Christ or in his name to The Association of Former Students, 505 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840.