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FRANK BRITTLEBANK SIMPSON, III, MD
Frank Brittlebank Simpson, III passed away on March 4, 2012, at the age of 75. He died at the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia after suffering a cardiac arrest. Dr. Simpson, son of the late Frank B. Simpson, II and Dorothy Seldon Simpson, was born and raised in Smithfield, VA. He received his MD degree in 1962 from the Medical College of VA. After serving a tour of duty as a Captain (Flight Surgeon) in the U.S.A.F. and completing his medical internship at Baylor University Medical Center in Texas, Dr. Simpson returned to the Medical College of Virginia where he completed his psychiatry residency training in 1968. Subsequently, Dr. Simpson and his wife established the Fauquier Family Guidance Center in Warrenton, VA- the county's first public mental health facility. Dr. Simpson also held a private practice in psychiatry in McLean, VA, where he joyfully served patients for 39 years. He was beloved by his patients for his professional knowledge, kindness, gentleness, and humility. In addition to his private practice, he taught psychiatry to medical students at the Georgetown University School of Medicine for many years Dr. Simpson is survived by his wife, Dr. Golnar Simpson; his son, Craig Simpson and daughter-in-law, Meliha Simpson; grandsons, Logan and Luke Simpson; his sister, Day Simpson Prevatte, and his nephews, Stuart and Stephen Sweetman and Christopher and Alexander Maleki. A private funeral and memorial service for family members and friends will be held on Saturday March 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Murphy Falls Church Funeral Home, 1102 W. Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. Interment will follow at the Fairfax Memorial Park, 4401 Burke Station Road, Fairfax, VA 22032. A gathering of family and friends will take place at the Simpson's home following the interment at 4073 Ridgeview Circle, McLean, Virginia 22101. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The National Alliance on Mental Illness 422 8th St. SE., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20003
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Robert Mashall
July 17, 2024
With great sadness, I learned about Dr. Simpon's passing today, July 17, 2024. Dr. Simpson was a houshold name in the mid-1970's and 1980's. My mother sought his help for emotional issues she carried for years an an Army wife. I met Dr. Simpson then, when I came to Northern Virginia after my Army enlistment. My mother had such incredible respect for him. She looked up to him for his wisdom, insight, perspective, guidance and compassion. He helped my mother through some very difficult times. When I met him for myself, I immediately understand my mothers feelings about him. He was larger than life, in the most humble way. He earned my immediate respect as well. On behalf of my mother, Blanche Marshall, I am forever grateful for the treatment, comfort and support he graciously gave her. How to you thank someone that showed such intense care and concern for one's own mother? It's impossible. Dr. Simpson was a powerful force for good and joy in my mothers life. I pray that God continue to bless his wife and family for all the good he gave of himself to help others. With the highest respect and gratitude. Robert Marshall
kathleen wageley
April 3, 2012
Dear Golnar and family: What a great loss to the world and all the people that Frank has helped over the years.
I certainly owe him the richness of my life now well lived and not in so much pain
May God bless you in your sorrow. Kathleen Wageley.
Susan Post
March 8, 2012
My personal sympathy and the collective appreciation of the GWSCSW to Golnar and family. A huge personal and professional loss to so many.
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