This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SIMPSON, JACKSON, HERMAN, STEELE, SCHULTES, O'NEAL, SHERMAN, JACKSON, SNELL, DIXON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25831/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SIMPSON, Herman Passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 29, 2010 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. He was born November 21, 1953 in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of Leroy, Sr. and Earlene (Jackson) Simpson. Herman was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. He worked for General Motors for 31.2 years, residing in Kalamazoo for most of his life. He was currently a resident of Auburn Hills, MI. Herman enjoyed tending his plants, studying astrology and going to casinos. Herman was preceded in death by his father Leroy, Sr., two brothers: Hardy and William Lee and one sister, Carolyn. Herman was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle. Surviving are: a son, Trevon (Kate) Steele of Lansing, MI; a granddaughter, Clairece Schultes of Kalamazoo, MI; mother Earlene of Kalamazoo, MI; brothers: Leroy, Alfred O'Neal of Kalamazoo, MI; Willie (Georgetta), Sherman of Chicago, IL, Dana of Atlanta, GA; sisters: Athalia, LaBrenda Jackson, Denise Snell of K! alamazoo, MI; Vernita Grace (Kenneth) Dixon of St. Joseph, MO; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, 3210 Virginia Ave. Kalamazoo, MI. Supt. C.G. Charles, Pastor. Cremation arrangements provided by Harper Funeral Home, Inc., of Kalamazoo, MI. Online condolences can be sent to www.harperfuneralhomeinc.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 3, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.