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Welby Richard Simpson

June 17, 1938 - June 1, 2022
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Wiley Funeral Home in Glen Rose
504 Holden St.
Glen Rose , TX 76043
1-254-897-2288 |
Friday 6/17
Service
Wiley Funeral Home Chapel in Glen Rose
504 Holden Street
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Friday 6/17
Wiley Funeral Home Glenrose
504 Holden Street
Glen Rose, Texas 76043
254-897-2288 |

Welby Richard Simpson, 83, beloved husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, of Glen Rose, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 1, 2022, in Glen Rose, Texas.

 

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Wiley Funeral Home, 504 Holden Street, in Glen Rose.  Visitation with the family will be held from noon until the time of the service, Friday, at the funeral home.  Burial will be private at DFW National Cemetery at a later date.

 

Welby was born on June 17, 1938, in Marion, Indiana, to Burble Houston and Della Mae Simpson.  He worked as a Master Farrier for over 36 years as well as owning a small lawn business. One of Welby‘s competitive outlets was pitching horse shoes.  He married Marie Logan on February 16, 2018.  Most of all, Welby will be remembered for his sense of humor, professional drive, and hard work.

 

Welby is survived by his wife, Marie; his children, Tina Tyann (John) Matthews, Teri Lynn (Cal) Remsburg, Rich (Mary) Simpson; stepdaughter, Kristina Price, grandchildren, Jenny Jacobs, Jonathan Matthews, Kristin Reno, and Taylor Che Simpson; his great-grandchildren, Carson and Cashtynn; his siblings, Geneva Hively, Georgia Ervin, and Phyllis Vanderpool; and by his nieces and nephews, Gary Hively, Joyce Shaffstall, Debra Garrison, Angella Vanderpool, Kelly Dyson, and Kevin Ervin.

 

In addition to his parents, Welby was preceded in death by his sister, Madene Simpson and by his beloved granddaughter, Chelsea Nicole Simpson.

 

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Visitation
Wiley Funeral Home in Glen Rose
504 Holden St.
Glen Rose , TX 76043
1-254-897-2288 | Map
Friday 6/17
Service
Wiley Funeral Home Chapel in Glen Rose
504 Holden Street
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Map
Friday 6/17
Wiley Funeral Home Glenrose
504 Holden Street
Glen Rose, Texas 76043
254-897-2288 | Map

Welby Richard Simpson, 83, beloved husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, of Glen Rose, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 1, 2022, in Glen Rose, Texas.   A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Wiley Funeral Home, 504 Holden Street, in Glen Rose.  VisitationContinue Reading

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Bill & Shirley Sprague left a message on June 23, 2022:
Marie, We are so sorry for your loss. We have so many memories of pitching horseshoes with and against you both.
Laura L. Grisham left a message on June 18, 2022:
Deepest sympathies to the family of this great man. He was a wearer of many hats and a friend to all. Rest easy old friend. You will be sorely missed.
David & Debbie Williams left a message on June 17, 2022:
Rest easy Welby. Tina, Teri and Richie you are in our thoughts. ❤️
Sally Parson left a message on June 17, 2022:
So sorry for your loss, Welby will be extremely missed. Gary has know him for many many years and thought the world of him. we are with you today! Much Love , Gary ,Sally & Evan Parson
Don Greenlee left a message on June 15, 2022:
Sorry to learn of Welbys passing, he was my farrier and a great friend of mine for many years here in Indiana. RIP my friend.
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Joyce Hively-Shaffstall left a message on June 13, 2022:
Uncle Dudley, was one of a kind. He taught me so much about life.
Joyce Hively-Shaffstall left a message on June 13, 2022:
Welby Simpson was one of a kind. He taught me so much. I will miss him dearly!!
Jennifer Williams (Harding) left a message on June 9, 2022:
So sorry for your loss prayers for all!
Kate left a message on June 9, 2022:
Welby was a resident of mine. He was so kind, quiet, and generous. We will miss him.
Renata Slisher Bolen left a message on June 9, 2022:
So sorry for all of you. He will be missed by many. Remember going out and watching him shoe horses when you all lived in Roann as a kid.
Madelyn Pavlick left a message on June 9, 2022:
Welby will be greatly missed 😢
Avl left a message on June 8, 2022:
Welby will be missed in this world. Condolences to His family and may God give you all the strength to move forward. Revelation 21:4, Acts 24:15
Wiley Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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