David E. Simpson, 81, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born March 24, 1938 in Daviess Co. to the late Herman Howard and Blanche Mitchell Simpson. David was the president and owner of Brite-Way Sign Co. for 32 years and a member of Owensboro Christian Church for 35 years where he served as an elder for 32 years. He also served as Head of Missions and as a church planter. He baptized over 300 people during his time at Owensboro Christian Church. David was retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years having reached the rank of Master Sergeant. He served during the Vietnam Era and was based at a number of Air Force bases including Germany and Thailand. David also served on the Daviess Co. School Board, was a member of the Noon Optimist Club, and enjoyed traveling and attending many family gatherings and activities.
David was also preceeded in death by a granddaughter, Olivia Dawn Stevens in 2002 and his stepfather, Cecil Tucker in 2005.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Joyce Simpson; his children, David L. Simpson of Owensboro, Rick W. Simpson (Julie) of Smyrna, Tennessee, Alisa Stevens (Michael) of Owensboro, and Sean Simpson (Gwen) of Utica; grandchildren, Tiffany, Jeremy, Ryan, Emily, Forrest, Greyson, Megan, Zachary, and Noah; great grandchildren, Kensley, Charley Kate, Joshua, and Seth; and a sister, Judy Heady (David) of Owensboro.
The funeral service for David Simpson will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 30 at Owensboro Christian Church with entombment following in Rosehill Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 1PM until 6PM Sunday and from 10AM until 12:30PM Monday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made for the Owensboro Christian Church Missions Ministry, 2818 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303. Memories and condolences to the family of David Simpson can be shared at www.glenncares.com.