Mr. Arthur M. Simpson

December 18, 1937 - February 16, 2013

Arthur M. Simpson Jr. Of Channahon, passed away peacefully following a brief yet courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Inc. Born in Joliet the son of the late Arthur M. Sr. and Belle Simpson (nee Glasscock). Loving husband of Nancy Simpson (nee Price); Proud father of Michelle (Rick) Witherington, Chris (Lee) Swank and Bob (Chrystal) Simpson; dear "Papa" of Zack, Allison, Jacob, Taylor and Caleb Swank and Kaylee and Alek Simpson; Preceded in death by his parents, one grandson; Micah Swank and two sisters; Marguerite Heinzel and Esther Parnell. A respected veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. and lifetime member of the NRA. Mr Simpson was a long time resident of the community, he served as a volunteer for the Channahon Police Department and for several years carried out the responsibilities of Village Trustee and Village Treasurer. In his spare time Arthur enjoyed taking long road trips on his motorcycle. A special thank you to the Doctors and Nursing Staff at University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross Hospital and JACH who attended to Mr. Simpson with exceptional care. Family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 2:00 PM until Memorial Prayer Service begins at 3:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Channahon located at 24751 W. Eames (Rt6) Pastor Steve Good officiating. Inurnment at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. In lieu of flowers donations to Legacy Families would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The Maple Funeral Home. For information www.themaplefuneralhome.com