Walter Wright Simpson's obituary , Passed away on July 15, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri

Walter Wright Simpson

December 18, 1942 - July 15, 2024 (81 years old)

Springfield, Missouri

Walter Wright Simpson's obituary , Passed away on July 15, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Klingner-Cope at Rivermonte

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Walter Wright Simpson

December 18, 1942 - July 15, 2024 (81 years old)

Springfield, Missouri

Walter Wright Simpson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Walter Wright Simpson of Springfield, Missouri, born in Mayfield, Kentucky, who passed away at the age of 81, on July 15, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Walter Wright Simpson to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Rives Wright and Benjamin Ivey Simpson, Jr.; his former wife Virginia Simpson; his son Greg Simpson; his brother Ben Simpson; and his brother-in-law Ed Almeida.

He is survived by: his wife Virginia "Ginny" Levesque; his daughters, Jennifer Inman (Terry) of Springfield, MO and Amy Knight (Joe) of Chicago, IL; his grandchildren, Gregory, Johnathan Miller, Katie, Caroline, Claire and Ava Knight; his brother Bobby Simpson (Bonnie) of Tifton, GA; and his sisters-in-law, Jan Simpson of Macon, GA and Joanne Almeida of Springfield, MO. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association-Greater MO Chapter, 901 E. St. Louis Ste. 702, Springfield, MO 65806.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Klingner-Cope at Rivermonte



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July 21

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Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home
4500 S Lone Pine Ave, Springfield, MO 65804

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July 22

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Wesley United Methodist Church
922 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807

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