The Hon. David Gibbons "Gibb" Simpson

1934 - 2024

The Honorable David Gibbons "Gibb" Simpson, 90, of Winchester, died peacefully Friday, September 13, 2024, in his home.

He was born February 10, 1934, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of William and Stella Gibbons Simpson.

He was married to Patsy Hepner Simpson for almost 40 years.

Gibb attended Woodberry Forest Preparatory School, Washington & Lee University, and later, the University of Virginia Law School.

He began his law career in Winchester with Scully and Woltz and eventually opened his own law practice.

He became a judge in 1977 until his retirement in 1991. He also taught law at Lord Fairfax Community College for 10 years. After his retirement he helped manage his wife's business, Thumper's Daylily Farm.

On the bench, he was a pioneer in judicial reform and the courts. He started the first use of computers in the courts and served on the Judicial Advisory Committee of the Virginia Supreme Court. He helped establish several new programs in Virginia: an alcohol safety action program, a civil detoxification center and a civil mediation program.

He was a former president of the Winchester Rotary, chairman of the Board of Directors at Powhatan School, and a former vice-president of the Apple Blossom Festival.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, William Simpson and his wife, Susan, Travis Nesselrodt, Aaron Nesselrodt and his wife, Rhonda, all of Winchester, Lucy Tell and her husband, Matt, of Vermont, Carter Noyes and her husband, Doug, of Florida; six grandchildren, Sarah Simpson, Michael Simpson and his wife, Elizabeth, and Brynna, Henry, Ryan and Matt Nesselrodt.

His son, Jason Nesselrodt, granddaughter, Brooke Nesselrodt, and a brother, William Simpson, preceded him in death.

Friends will be received Tuesday, September 24 from 6-8:00 pm in Phelps Funeral Chapel, 311 Hope Drive, Winchester. Burial will be private.

Memorials may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice at 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, Virginia 22601.

Arrangements are by Phelps Funeral & Cremation Service, Winchester, phelpsfunerals.com