Scott W. "Bill" Simpson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Scott W. “Bill” Simpson II, 69, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 6:13 A.M. Friday December 13, 2013 at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston. He was born February 13, 1944, in Danville, IL, the son of Scott W. and Hazel (Wilson) Simpson. He married Patsy Redman on July 29, 1969. She survives in Hoopeston. He is also survived by one daughter Cassandra “Cassie” Simpson of Hoopeston, IL; one brother, Jim (Sylvia) Simpson of Litchfield, IL and many nieces and nephews who all loved their Uncle Bill and will miss him very much. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Simpson was a semi driver, driving for Schneider Transport for 30 years before retiring. He then went to work at Walmart in Rantoul, IL, for 5 years. Bill was a member the Disciples of Christ First Christian Church in Hoopeston. He was also a member of the Wabash Valley Gun Collectors Association, the Westville Sportsman Club, the St. Joseph Sportsman Club, the Amateur Trapshooting Association and was a lifetime member of the NRA. He was also a past member of the American Legion. Bill was a competitive shooter and also an avid trap shooter all of his life, from childhood through the present time. He also enjoyed hunting and watching football, especially the Chicago Bears. Bill was known as a very giving person. He always loved to joke with his nurses and doctors telling them that the only thing he was allergic to was stupidity. Memorials may be made to: Disciples of Christ First Christian Church 502 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942 or St. Anthony Catholic Church 423 S. Third St. Hoopeston, IL 60942 or Kyla’s Day for Kids.

Scott W. "Bill" Simpson

February 13, 1944 - December 13, 2013