Leslie P. Simpson

Leslie P. Simpson, 76 of Taylorville passed away at 3:55 AM on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

He was born on May 8, 1940 at Bloomington the son of Clarence and June (Webb) Simpson. Leslie married Alice I. Adams on June 10, 1961 at Champaign. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Eugene Simpson and Charles Simpson.

Leslie was owner of Danville RediPage and Prairie Communications in Danville. He was also a pilot for McCollum Aviation of Danville. He later practiced law in Indianapolis and was an instructor at Ivy Tech Community College of Indianapolis.

Survivors include: His wife, Alice I. Simpson of Taylorville, IL; Son, Philip (wife, Kim) Simpson of Titusville, FL; 1 step granddaughter, Sara Rolfsen; Sisters, Martha Keeney of Danvers, IL, Carol Hanna of Bloomington, IN and Nancy Thorp of Des Moines, IA; Many Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 16, 2016 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Becky Lembke officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the church.

Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church, 200 South Walnut Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.

Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville is in charge of arrangements.