Birth date: Jan 12, 1931 Death date: May 29, 2016
Simpson, Melvin D. 85, of Tampa Passed away on May 29, 2016. Melvin was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on January 12, 1931, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and worked most of his life for Ford Motors. Survived by Read Obituary
We will always remember you Pappa Mel. You touched our lives like no one else ever had. Rest in peace Mel.
From taking me to my first baseball game, to the circus for my love of elephants, you have been a part of so many memories that I hold dear to my heart. The simple trips to McDonalds for hamburgers with cheese, because I refused to acknowledge them as cheeseburgers (and humoring me by ordering them that way), and the more important trips to different states with you and Grandma. The way you would tell your life story to anyone that would listen (and some that didn't really want to) such as gas station cashiers along the way on such trips. You never missed a school function, play or performance, surgery and hospital visits. I miss these things and I will treasure every bit of my life that I got to have you in it. I was beyond lucky to have a second Dad and even luckier that I found it in you Grampa. Theres so much more but I just don't have the words. Simply enough, I love you, and I miss you.
we didn't always see things the same, but my love for you was always there... you gave us a wonderful life, the traveling you took us on has given me lots of wonderful memories to treasure. the hardworker that you were showed me something to work towards. i'm glad your out of the pain you were in, and in a better place. I know your watching over all of us and someday we'll be together again... I love you sooooo much even when I didn't show it, it was in my heart. your daughter sandra
Such a admirable father! Growing up I felt like I never knew you! You were always working all the time and as I have become older and wiser I realize why you did it. A fathers love is so different than a mother! You always were there to protect us, guide us and most important when things happened to us kids you were the first one to help us out! To me that was your way of showing your love for us all! I have so many precious memories of vacations every year and all the things we shared together! Our last conversation we had will always be in my heart and I will never forget it! I know God has finally called you home and you are no longer suffering! Rest in peace and know that you will be with me in my heart everyday until we meet in heaven! Keep smiling as you look down upon us all! I love you dad with all my heart and will miss you dearly!
Dad
Will miss you, your life was filled with good and not so good! You did the best a man can do with all of the issues. You worked three jobs at a time or to support your family. We were blessed in so many ways, #1 you cared for all of us, was proud and loved your entire family no matter what. We all need to remember the good times, the great experiences and the love you had for your family.
Jr., Sharon, Chad, Jessie, Austyn, Drew, Chase, Avery, Brittany and Thomas will miss you!!
We all Loved you and will never forget you!!
I am so glad you excepted the Lord into your Life, we will see you someday in the future
I was your baby of 5 kids and we did not always see eye to eye but it always worked out in the end. I was very blessed to have my 2 girls be a big part of their lives. They have so many wonderful memories with you. You were a very hard working man to always make sure all of us had good lives growing up and had many great vacations. I am so blessed to of had you as a Dad and you will be forever in my heart and one day we will be together again❤️
Dad,
You were always there for me through the good & bad and your love never faltered no matter the situation. I can never thank you enough for being such a loving and understanding father and for making me the man I am today. You will be greatly missed and always in my heart until the day we meet again in heaven. I know you are in a better place at Gods side. It comforts me to know that this is not the end & only the beginning for you. Until we meet again may you rest in peace.
All my Love,
Your son Terry
I will miss u grandpa. I will never forget the summers I was able to spend with u. I remember when I first got my license and u bought me a dream catcher to put in my first car well 17yrs later I still have it. I will forever keep it close to me. I will hold u close to my heart till me meet again. Love you.
