Craig M. Simpson

Craig M. Simpson obituary, Northumberland, PA

Craig M. Simpson

Craig Simpson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Zweier Funeral Home on Apr. 22, 2025.

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Selinsgrove - Craig M. Simpson, 78, passed away in his home with his daughter by his side on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Craig was born August 5,1946 in Sunbury, the son of the late James E. and Helen V. (Benner) Simpson. On August 31, 1968, he married his high school sweetheart Linda Reed, who preceded him in death in 2015.
He was a proud Eagle Scout and a 1964 graduate of Sunbury High School.
Craig joined the United States Army having served from 1965 to 1967 and was a proud Vietnam Veteran.
He earned an associate's degree from Williamsport Community College in Architectural Technology and graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Science degree from New York Institute of Technology in Architectural Engineering.
Craig was a member of the Americus Hose Company and the Selinsgrove VFW where he was affectionately known to everyone as "Homer" and was loved by all his Friends
He was an avid dog enthusiast and loved spending time with his dogs.
Craig always enjoyed getting together with his Family, Friends, and having a good time.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Nikole and Conn Meckley, son and daughter-in-law Sloan and Deborah Simpson, and his grandchildren Camryn, Travis, Eleni and Sydney.
A visitation will be held Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 - 11:00am at the Zweier Funeral Home, 157 Chestnut Street, Sunbury where the memorial service will be held at 11:00am.
Interment will be in Orchard Hills Cemetery with military honors. Family and Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Selinsgrove VFW following the services.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Selinsgrove VFW in his name.
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Dianne & Curly Jones

June 17, 2025

Sending our condolences to Craig Ms family. Curly Jones his army buddy in Viet Nam found Craig years later and they kept in touch. We visited Craig and Linda and they came to Texas to see us. Curly tried to reach Craig since he hadn´t heard from him and found his phone disconnected. We just found out today he passed. May he rest in peace after all the suffering he went through. He will be missed.
Love and prayers to the family.
Curly & Dianne Jones

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