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Phillip Simpson Obituary
CARLINVILLE - Phillip Allan Simpson, 69, of Carlinville passed away Sunday evening, June 21, 2009, at St. John's Hospice in Springfield .
Phil was born Tuesday, February 20, 1940, in Cairo, IL, the son of James Robert and Anne (Spies) Simpson, and they reside in Cairo.
He married the late Mary Ann Bilauski on February 18, 1967, in Carlinville; she passed away August 11, 1997. Phil later married Wilma Rhoads in December of 1998; she passed away June of 1999.
Phil retired September 2, 2002, from MO. Metals in the quality control engineering department. Phil had 18 years in commercial-Petro Chem & Power Piping, 14 years nuclear, and 14 years in aerospace aircraft departments. He held certificates in EG&G Leadership, environmental compliance, computer school, and Hazmat school. Phil had been a site trainer for "General Safety Awareness" and a "Site Internal Auditors" Trainer. He helped with Judge Reilly's Environmental (RCRA 2000) compliance, helped in making the transition to ISO 9000-2000, and was an ISO internal auditor. Phil earned top secret military and nuclear site clearance, and was bestowed in 1998 with the EG&G WARP Award for individual achievement. Phil served the Army during peace time in the Philippines.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, NRA, American Legion Post 554, and was currently serving as the president and secretary of the Honda Riders Chapter 23 Club. He enjoyed target shooting, motorcycle riding, his convertible, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren and attending their events.
Surviving are his parents; daughters, Michelle Millard (Chris) of Carlinville, IL and Lisa Bowman (Tim) of Chesterfield, IL; grandchildren, Erica and Rachel Millard and Ryan and Sydney Bowman; two sisters, Diane Papasifakis of Warrensburg, MO and Judy Poole (Danny) of Wickliffe, KY; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by nephew, Glen Poole.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Rev. Keith GeRue will be officiating the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Zion Lutheran Church in Carlinville. Phil will be laid to rest at Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery in Carlinville, with military honors provided by Guy Baird American Legion Post 554. Pallbearers assisting are: Jerel Loveless, Mark Poole, Mike Papasifakis, Tim Millard, Kenny Hicks, Scott Strope.
Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church or Carlinville Area Hospital Building Fund.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home Carlinville in charge of arrangements.
Please visit www.DavisAndersonFuneralHome.com to light candle of remembrance or sign guest book.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Brooke Demuzio
June 24, 2009
Erica,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you loved your grampa so much. Just remember all the good times you had. I am here for you.
~Love,~
Your BFF,
~Brooke~
Carol Bennett
June 23, 2009
Michelle & Lisa,
You know I am so very sorry about your dad. Phil was a good man, a good friend and a wonderful neighbor to me. I will miss him very much.
Andy & Alex Eldred
June 23, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Susan (Thomas) Cowles
June 23, 2009
Lisa and Michelle,
So sorry about the loss of your dad. What a family man! I don't think he or your mom ever missed a ball game when we were kids. Your entire family is in our prayers.
Kruse Service Center
June 23, 2009
Phil was a wonderful man, full of energy and laughter.
He loved to come visit us in his little miata convertible.
He will be sadly missed.
~Kruse Enterprises Service Center~
Jill & Rick McCaherty
June 23, 2009
Michelle & Lisa-
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. May you find comfort in knowing that others are thinking of you during this difficult time.
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