Robert Simpson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 3, 1942, to parents Willie and Geneva Simpson. Robert was a member of Saint Marks Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was baptized. He attended Withrow High School.
In 1960, he relocated to San Diego, CA, where he met and married Vertilla. Into that union, four children were born; Robert Jr., Cheryl, Berry, and Antoine Simpson. He worked as a tow truck driver at Western Towing and in 1979, started working as a Machinist at Western Lift Company in National City, CA. Robert retired from this job after 22 years. On December 24 1980, Robert married Vera (Earl, Dale, and Lynn Stringfellow).
Robert was an advent fisherman who mostly preferred freshwater fishing. He loved to fish in all the lakes in the San Diego area, but his favorite was El Capitan where he would catch catfish, bluegills and crappies. When Roberts’ health failed him, he wasn’t able to enjoy the sport of fishing as much. He became the “fishing guru” and always gave everyone advice where to go fishing, and when and how to catch the most fish.
Popie, what he was fondly known as, had a colorful character and always had something memorable to say. One of his more famous sayings was “Look at you looking like you looking,” which usually made everyone laugh.
Robert passed on April 9, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Willie and Geneva Simpson, wife Vera Simpson, son Antoine Simpson, brothers; Willie Simpson Jr. and Walter Simpson, and sisters; Geneva Naomi and Barbara Jean.
Robert leaves to cherish his memory, Robert Jr. (Maria) of Las Vegas, NV, Berry of San Diego, CA, Cheryl of San Jose, CA, Earl (Yolanda) of Las Vegas, NV, Dale (Raychell) and Lynn (Stewart) of San Diego, CA, sister Joyce Roberson (Zeke) of Cincinnati, Ohio, brother Richard L. Simpson Sr. and wife Dolores of Winchester, California, 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
