Robert "Bob" L. Simpson

Robert "Bob" L. Simpson, 73, of Brigantine, NJ went home to be with the Lord on Friday February 4, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Atlantic City, NJ he was the son of the late Charles and Ruth (Shaw) Simpson and the loving husband of Lorraine (Purdy) Simpson with whom he spent 47 blissful years with. Robert attended and graduated from Atlantic City and Brigantine Grammar School and graduated from Atlantic City High School. He then went on to attend Atlantic City Community College and attained an Associate's Degree in Psychology. Robert worked for the city of Brigantine for eight years and then was employed by Atlantic County as a road inspector for over thirteen years. Robert then worked for the Brigantine Board of Education as a custodian for ten years until retirement. Robert was a Mason and a member of the VFW in Brigantine. In his youth he was a fabulous athlete, playing various sports such as football, baseball, hockey and most of all golf. Robert played on the Brigantine Rams and the Babe Ruth Team. He enjoyed fishing and walking on the beach, but his greatest love was his family. Robert will be missed and fondly remembered by his wife; Lorraine E. Simpson, daughters; Heather A. Simpson, Elizabeth A. (Brad) Smith, grandchildren; Dariel, Tyler, Evelyn, Dean, Jake, Brothers; Lewis Simpson, Andy (Paige) Simpson, sisters; Joanne (Pat) Killian, Barbara Simpson, numerous nieces and nephews and his pets Ollie and Charlie. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Robert's Life Celebration Funeral Service on Saturday February 12, 2022 at 11:00am at Keates-Plum Funeral Home, 3112 Brigantine Ave., Brigantine, NJ 08203. A viewing will be held on Friday February 11, 2022 at Keates-Plum Funeral Home from 7:00-9:00pm and on Saturday from 9:00am until time of services. Final Commendation and Farewell will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing, NJ. Donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org in memory of Robert. To leave condolences, pay respects, or share a special memory of Robert please visit www.keatesplum.com. Arrangements entrusted to Keates-Plum Funeral Home 609-266-3481.