NORTH MANCHESTER – David L. “Pappy” Simpson, 70, Silver Lake, died at 9 p.m. May 5, 2014, at his residence. He was born Dec. 8, 1943, in Wabash, to Logan Asberry and Mary Ethlyn Hindel Simpson. On June 24, 1962, he married Janet D. Overlander, who survives. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1962. He enjoyed golf, bowling, softball and NASCAR racing. He was a race car mechanic at local race tracks for several years. He was a member of the Rock Lake Sportsmans Club. He retired in 2006 from Kimble Glass, Warsaw, after 35 years of service. Also surviving are two sons, Gary (and spouse Susan) and Kenny D. (and spouse Denise) Simpson, all of Warsaw; three daughters: Teresa L. Simpson, Disko; Debbi S. Fields, Akron; Wendy K. Simpson, Silver Lake; three half brothers: John Morris, Warsaw; Tom and Stanley (and spouse Paulette) Morris, all of Silver Lake; two half sisters, Sue Hollond, Bradenton, Fla., and Marcia Boyd, Sarasota, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two half brothers. No services are planned. Calling is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 Ind. 114W, North Manchester. ***** Memorials to the family to assist with final expenses, c/o McKee Mortuary, 1401 Ind. 114W, North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent via mckeemortuary.com
