Dudley Mitchell Simpson

SIMPSON Dudley Mitchell Simpson, of Harahan, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. He was the beloved husband for 59 years of the late Melda Daray Simpson. He is survived by his three loving daughters, Jan S. Woodall (Neil), Donna S. Gibbs (Ron), and Lori S. Colosino (Felix). He was the proud grandfather of Julie W. Davidson (Andrew), Kellie Woodall, Lisa Gibbs, Jamie G. Hord (Joey), Jeffrey Colosino, Ron Gibbs, IV (Holly), Neil Woodall, Jr. (Elizabeth), Daniel Gibbs, and Kyle Colosino, and the great-grandfather of Ford and Ben Davidson. He is also survived by his devoted nephews William F. Simpson, III (the late Cheryl) and Donald C. Simpson (Nell) and their families. Preceded in death by his parents, William F. Simpson, Sr. and Lillian St. Amant Simpson, and his brother William F. Simpson, Jr. (the late Shirley). Mr. Simpson was truly a beloved father and a great friend to many. His daughters are extremely grateful for the loving care and support he received from so many, especially Nell Simpson and Kathy Shields. They would also like to thank Dr. Edward St. Martin and his wonderful staff for all of their care over the years. Mr. Simpson was retired after 40 years as co-owner and Executive Vice President of Walle Corporation, Graphic Sales, Inc., and was owner of DMS Enterprises. Mr. Simpson was an honorably discharged Navy Veteran of World War II. He was a member of VFW Post # 6640, the DD Social Club, American Legion Post # 0397, and was a Charter Member of the D Day Museum. Mr. Simpson was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and resided in Harahan for the past 35 years. He was a parishioner of St. Rita of Cascia Catholic Church in Harahan, Louisiana. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at 1:00pm, at Greenwood Funeral Home,( formerly All Faiths), 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will be from 11:00am until service time. Interment immediately following in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred. To view and sign the family guest book please visit www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net.