Rev. Douglas Simpson

October 28, 1944 - December 1, 2020

Doctor Rev. Douglas Simpson was born October 28, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Wymon and Dorothy Mae (Souder) Simpson. He also had a step-mother, Emma Sue Simpson. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at I.U. Health; Bloomington Hospital. He leaves his devoted family; his son, Ethan A. Simpson, of Bloomington, his daughter, Sasha C. Simpson, of Indianapolis and former wife, Lisa Montgomery of Indianapolis. He was a loving, devoted friend, father, and a good family member to the church. He attended at an early age and joined the church at Shiloh Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Georgia. He later joined Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Fountain High School in Georgia and attended classes at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. He received his B.A. from America University, received his Master of Divinity from Wesley University and completed his Doctorate degree at Garrett Theological Seminary in Chicago. He then joined as an elder the South Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church where he served on the conference office staff. He also had advanced studies toward a degree in the healing arts which played a significant role in his pastoral ministries. He also was the recipient of a second doctoral degree. Douglas was a devoted father, former husband and a retired Doctor of ministries from Fairview United Methodist Church in Bloomington. In addition to his children, he leaves behind his four sisters, Mars. Carolyn S. Simpson (Wendell) White, Mrs. Sheila E. Simpson Hilton, Mrs. Hester Simpson, Mrs. Rhonda Simpson (Michael) Barnes; his two brothers, Mr. Gregory Simpson and Harry (Vicki) Simpson, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and other loving family members. Besides his parents and step-mother, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dwight Simpson and grandmother, Hesterbell Simpson. The funeral service will be held at 11:00AM Thursday December 10, 2020 at the Fairview United Methodist Church with Rev, George Hartzog and Randy McFarland will be officiating. Friends may visit the family on from 9:00AM to 11:00AM Thursday December 10, 2020 at the church. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 South Old State Road 37 is handling the arrangements and online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com