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1926
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2025
Louie Simpson Obituary
March 24, 1926 - March 28, 2025
Louie McGee "Red" Simpson passed away peacefully in his home under the tender care of his loving daughters on March 28, 2025, just days after joyfully celebrating his 99th birthday. He now joins his wife of 59 years, Ann Kooker Simpson, in watching over the beautiful family that is their legacy.
Red was a pilot, avid gardener, human atlas, and master of technology and all things mechanical. The depth of his knowledge of absolutely everything was extraordinary, slightly shy of a century of experiences and life lived. The heaviness of his absence will always exist because of his profound presence and impact in all of his family's lives. We are proud and grateful that God shared him with us for so long - to have four generations adore him and feel and know his love.
Louie is survived by his four daughters, Carrie (Van), Leslee (Doug), Melanie (Steve), and Natalie (Tony); thirteen grandchildren, Brook (Neal), Teal, Skye (Rick), Royal, Canton, William, Julie (Richard), Dylan (Grace), Winston, Bennett, Lauren (Danny), Amy (Michael), and Christine (Anthony); and his twenty-two great-grandchildren, Ann Charlotte, Sarah Beth, Lila Kate, Reagan, Sumter, Libby Anne, Emily Claire, Ella Grace, Matthew, Christopher, Dorothy, Benjamin, Josephine, Rosemary, Timothy, Andrew, Catherine, Lucia, Peter Francis, Luke, Benedict, and Maria.
Our family extends our deepest gratitude to Maricela, who lovingly cared for "Mr. Red" as if he were her own family during the last year of his life, enabling him to live out his days in comfort at home.
A bench has been placed in honor of Louie and Ann beside the walking path at Reynolda Gardens; you are invited to visit, take a seat, watch the birds, and find peace in the beauty of the natural world - just as they did. Please share memories of Louie/Red/Grandiddy on this webpage: https://www.louiemsimpson.com/.
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Joel R Stegall
May 22, 2025
Red lived a few houses up the street from us. I enjoyed our occasional conversations, especially hearing about his work with SOSUS during the Cold War era. There was never anything specific, but I had the impression his work with submarine communication systems was classified. I had the feeling it must have been important and that he was proud of whatever he did. I will miss our too infrequent and brief conversations.
Tom & Linda Ferrin
April 6, 2025
We have enjoyed spending time with Grandiddy over the years. His wealth of knowledge was amazing!
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