Texas Ned Simpson of McKinney, Texas passed April 4, 2016, at the age of 88. He was born February 22, 1928, to Victor Simpson and Lena Bell (Shackleford) Simpson in Fletcher, Oklahoma. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. In 1972, Texas married Sarah Manley in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a member of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Allen, Texas.
Texas is survived by his wife, Sarah Simpson of McKinney, Texas; daughter, Pam Stadler and husband Jay of Waxahachie, Texas; sister, Fayetta Brown of McKinney, Texas; grandchildren, Byron Dempsey and Cheyenne Ruby; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Curtis Simpson; parents; four sisters, and six brothers.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 821 S. Greenville Ave, Allen, Texas 75002.
Memorials may be made in his memory to Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest or the Christ the Servant Lutheran Church.