Thomas Lupton Simpson, Sr., 1899-1992

T. Lupton Simpson. Sr., was born March 26, 1899, the son of Henley B. Simpson and Ida Monroe Simpson. He was reared on a North Fork farm in Loudoun County and was graduated from nearby Lincoln High School. Lupton received his B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 1925 and attended Union Theological Seminary for one year. He received his M.A. degree and S.T.B. degree from Boston University in 1929. Lupton was married to the former Laurabell Jackson of Chase City, Virginia.

Lupton served in the Methodist Conference from 1924 to 1971; his appointments included Goochland, West End (South Boston), West Campbell, Madison Heights, West Dinwiddie, Pamplin, Mineral, Dillwyn, Round Hill-Bluemont, and Greenwood-Carpers Valley.

His 55 years in the ministry were marked by his great love for people. He is survived by his only child, a son, Thomas L. Simpson, Jr., a daughter-in-law, Dorie L. Simpson, a grandson, Thomas Gregory Simpson, and a granddaughter, Lesilee Simpson Rose. Funeral services were held June 15, 1992, at Hall's Funeral Home in Purcellville. Interment was in the Chase City Cemetery.

 

-Tom Simpson