Richard P. Simpson Sr., 75, of Washington, died Tuesday, January 27, 1998, at home. Mr. Simpson was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church of Washington. He attended Trinity schools and worked for 40 years at Brockway Glass Plant No. 2 until its closing. He then worked 10 years for W.R. Morris Detective & Security Agency. On December 16, 1976, in Waynesburg, he married Helen Beck, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, John C. Simpson of Lake Orion, Mich., Richard P. Simpson Jr., of White, Ga., David W. Simpson of Venetia and Robert R. Simpson of Circleville, Ohio; a daughter, Rebecca Patterson Simpson of Washington; 17 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a granddaughter, Kelley E. Patterson; and three brothers, Robert, Logan and Fred Simpson. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Thursday, January 29, 1998Richard Simpson Sr.
40-year employee of former Brockway Glass
He was born December 18, 1922, in Washington, a son of John and Helen Beddow Simpson.