MORRIS SIMPSON

OLD APPLETON -- Morris R. Simpson, 76, of Old Appleton died Sunday, July 20, 1997, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Feb. 4, 1921, in Princeton, Ky., son of Andrew J. and Francis Janie White Simpson. He and Marjorie Bowen were married Feb. 13, 1946, in Centralia, Ill.

Simpson was in the clothing industry more than 40 years. He was employed at Grove Co. clothing manufacturing in Brentwood and Sikeston more than 20 years, and worked at Savanna Garment Co. in Savanna, Ill., 12 yers.

He was a member of American Legion Post and Moose Lodge. He served with the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Thomas Simpson of Weaverville, Calif.; two daughters, Patricia Brenaman and Janet King of St. Louis; a brother, Bill Simpson, address unknown; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three sisters.

Friends may call at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Louis. The Rev. Cy Smith will officiate.