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SIMPSON, Mr. Paul Wayne Age 66 of Franklin, TN, June 30, 2011. Band Director with Franklin High School for 37 years. Member of Tennessee National Guard 129th Army Band. Survived by: wife, Linda Simpson; son, Paul Wayne Simpson, Jr. & daughter, Beth Simpson, and granddaughter, Maddie Simpson. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Gwen Pullen officiaitng. Entombment Williamson Memorial Gardens, Remembrance Mausoleum. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be former Franklin High School Band Members and The ROMEO's. Memorials may be made to the Franklin High School Band. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, (615) 794-2289. williamsonmemorial.com

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Published by The Tennessean on Jul. 1, 2011.

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Hill Roberts

July 5, 2011

Was in FHS Band 66-70, when Mr. Simpson came to us in '68. Was an immediate and positive influence on the program. I remember him most for his work with us in the stage band. Some of the best memories of those years. Thanks to you, Mr. Simpson. Deepest condolences to the family.

tina peterson

July 3, 2011

beth my heart goes out to you and your family his legacy will live forever.im so sorry honey.

Linda Carol Trotter

July 2, 2011

S deeply sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of Simpson at fhs band camp last summer and loved hearing his stories about his years with the band. i am the mom of 2 current members of the fhs band and appreciate everything mr. simpson did for the fhs band. my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karol Cooper

July 2, 2011

I was a music theory student under Mr. Simpson in 1969-70. He was great and a hard teacher. Loved it. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Thinking of the family and bands. He touched so many lives. His legacy lives on.

July 1, 2011

Beth and family,

Sorry for your loss.

Sending thoughts and prayers to you.

J Edward (John) Campbell

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July 1, 2011

I am a member of the Franklin Band now and I am so sorrowed by your loss

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July 1, 2011

I am a member of the Franklin Band now and I am so sorrowed by your loss

Jennifer Duffy (Hardwick)

July 1, 2011

I had Mr. Simpson as a Band Director from the 6th grade at Grassland Elementary through High School at Franklin High. He was bigger than life and thou at times could seem very intimidating,was truly a kind and funny guy. I will always remember him and my times in Band. He was a true leader and wonderful Band director. I wish his family my heart felt condolences.

"Now everybody back to the beginning....."

July 1, 2011

Linda, so sorry for your loss. It has been a long time since I've seen you but think of you and your family often. Wanda Graham

Dorothy Page Slate

July 1, 2011

Mr. Simpson made a real impact on the lives of his many students over his years as band director at fhs. i consider it a privilege to have known.him and to have been one of his students. thank you for your years of hard work and dedication to the band and to your students. we will never forget you and the music you brought to our lives. you will be missed!

Steve Garrett

July 1, 2011

Mr. Simpson ranks as one of the most influential men in my life. In the sixth grade he took time early in the mornings to teach me how to play an instrument and was my band director for the next six years at Northside JH until I graduated from FHS in 1983. He even came to some of my college concerts. Over the years I have found myself repeating many of his life-lesson sayings: "Its just as easy to be on time as it is to be late." He cared for what really mattered in band -- giving youth a positive experience. The best times I had as a teenager were connected with the FHS band and I am very thankful that Mr. Simpson will always be a part of my life.

Michael Kurek

July 1, 2011

Mr. Simpson was a great influence in helping me learn to compose during my years with him in the band, and I credit him for helping to set my career path, as a result. I know he had a positive influence on many others, too. I can still affectionately hear his words ringing in my ears as a spacey kid, "Son, what world are you in?!" -- Dr. Michael Kurek, Professor of Music Composition, Vanderbilt University

Janet Phillips

July 1, 2011

My daughter was a member of the Franklin High Band in the 1990's. Mr. Simpson did a great job and meant so much to the school and the community. My sincere sympathy to his family.

Shawna Brown

July 1, 2011

I was a member of the Franklin High School Band from 1990-1993. Mr. Simpson was an important part of my personal growth. I have always respected and admired him. He will be greatly missed.

Robin Lane

July 1, 2011

mr. simpson was a great man. i'm saddened by his passing today, but glad to know he's no longer suffering. i send my prayers to his family. rest in peace mr. simpson.

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