SIMPSON, Richard Max of Mesquite, born September 19, 1935, passed away December 2, 2008. Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Laura Simpson; sister, Claudia Gale Alden. Survived by wife, Beverly Simpson; children, Brenda Watkins & husband, Steve of Columbus, OH., Mark Simpson of Carrollton, TX., Michelle Barrera & husband Roy of Mesquite, TX; grandchildren, Erik Watkins & wife, Nichole of Dublin, OH., Sherri Ann Harvey & husband Andrew of Newton Falls, OH, Jess , Marcello, Dominic, andBrianna Barrera of Mesquite, TX.; great grandchildren, Katelyn, Andrew& Calvin Harvey. Service will be 11:00AM Saturday December 6, 2008 at New Hope Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6:00PM " 8:00PM. Floral tributes may be purchased thru Lady Jane Florist 3535 N. Belt Line, Sunnyvale, TX. 972-226-9000