David Ernest Simpson

May 4, 1930 - January 18, 2019

David Ernest Simpson, 88, of Austin, Indiana passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. He was born on May 4, 1930 in Ladoga, Indiana, the son of William Shadrick Simpson and Sarah Ellen (Adams) Simpson. He married Ruth E. (Ridge) on November 4, 1950. Survivors include his wife, Ruth (Ridge) Simpson of Austin, Indiana; son, David (Wanda) Simpson of Rock Hill, South Carolina; daughter, Rebecca (Robert) Jackson of Lexington, Indiana; grandchildren, Erik (Marilyn) Simpson, Dana (Billy) Snowden, Chris (Debra) Wass, Keri (Clint) Wallace, and Tyler (Lacy) Jackson. He is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. David is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, John, William, Luke, and Earl; three sisters, Marie, Ethel, and Ella; and great-granddaughter Oakley Jackson. David was a member of Grace Covenant Church of God in Austin, Indiana. David was a retired minister with the Church of God who served for 40 years throughout the state of Indiana. He left full-time pastoring to pursue a mental health career with LifeSpring as a therapist and director. He especially loved counseling children. During this time he was commissioned by the General Overseer to be one of the mental health chaplain 's for the Church of God serving at the local, state, and national levels. During his lifetime, he also served as a mail carrier, hospital chaplain, emergency responder, in addition to other jobs. He loved spending time with his family, friends, church, and the communities where he lived. He loved traveling with his wife, Ruth, of 68 years. They traveled to all 50 states and several countries. Funeral Service: 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Grace Covenant Church of God in Austin, Indiana with Rev. Steve Gwaltney officiating. Visitation will be 4pm-8pm Friday, January 25, 2019 and after 11am Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Grace Covenant Church. Burial will be at Scottsburg Cemetery in Scottsburg, Indiana. Online Condolences can be made at www.buchananfuneralhome.net.