Thomas 'Tim' C. Simpson

Thomas 'Tim' C. Simpson, 87, of 11903 Dawn Drive, Meadville, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013 at St. Vincent Health System, Erie.
Tim was born in Berea, OH, on January 27, 1926, a son of the late Thomas C. and Harriet (Hales) Simpson, Sr.
On March 4, 1949 Tim married Nell Marley; she survives.
Over the years Tim had been employed as President and Construction Manager of Elmer Hume, Inc., Amherst, OH and also as President of Rodney W. DeVore Co. From 1982 until 1990 he worked as the supply officer for Fulda Elementary School in Fulda, Germany where his wife, Nell, was teaching. Upon returning to the United States Tim was the Project Manager for the Venango County Care Center building project. He also was employed by Dalton Deeter Plumbing and Heating and as a building inspector for the City of Meadville. A WW II US Army Air Corps Sgt., Tim served his country from July 7, 1944 until his honorable discharge on June 27, 1946. A graduate of Baldwin Wallace College, he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Tim was a private pilot and a former member of the Meadville Pilots Association. Over the years Tim served on the board of the Salvation Army, the YMCA, both of Meadville and as past president of Lorain Co. Builders Association. He was a member of the Meadville JayCees, Lions Club, Rotary Club and BSA.
In addition to his wife Nell of nearly 64 years, Tim is survived by five children Philip Simpson and his wife Karla Fisk of New York, NY, Brian Simpson and his wife Darlene of Meadville, Mark Simpson and his wife Karen of Edinboro, Michael Simpson and his wife Sue of Amherst, OH, Lisa Simpson McKinless of Nashville, TN, eleven grandchildren Erica, Julie, Kevin, Sofia, Adrianna, Ryan, Natalie, Carol Anne, Timothy, Ashley, Megan, three great grandchildren Luke, Austin and Avery, two sisters Jo Anne Brough of Fostoria, OH, Sue Marley of Meadville, a brother John Simpson and his wife Betty of Avon Lake, OH, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Thomas and Harriet Simpson, Tim was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law Philip Marley, Gerald Brough, two nephews David Marley and Jon Brough.
At the familys request, services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Interment will take place in Venango Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Salvation Army, 1087 Park Ave., or Meadville Public Library, 848 N. Main St., both of Meadville, PA 16335.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335.
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