George A. Simpson, 65, of Richland, WA, died unexpectedly on December 28, 2015. He was born March 23, 1950, in Howell, Michigan, to Adelbert and Arleen Simpson. He married Kathryn Nash on June 15, 1968. They had two children and three grandchildren. George served in the United States Army from 1969-1971, 11th Armored Cavalry (Blackhorse) Regiment, serving one tour in Vietnam, 1970-71. George moved his family to Richland, WA in 1980. He retired in April of 2015 after working 24 years at ConAgra in Pasco. George was an avid sports fan, Little League coach, and Girls Fastpitch Softball coach. He had an uncanny recall of sports statistics. His hobbies also included cooking, vegetable gardening, anything automobile or machine related, music, traveling, bowling, slot machines, trivia games, and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathy, daughter Karen, son-in-law Ron Klaus, 3 grandchildren, Alex and Kathy Klaus, and Skye Simpson, his mother Arleen Simpson, brothers Al and Robert, sister Adele, extended family and friends. George was preceded in death by his son, David, his father, Adelbert Simpson, and his brother McRoss. Services will be held Saturday, January 9th, 2:00 p.m. at Shalom United Church of Christ, 505 McMurray Ave, Richland, WA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy or Junior Achievement.