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Danny Ray Simpson was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 29, 1950, and entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the age of 69. Danny was preceded in death by his loving parents, Mother, Lillian Marie (Real, Holmes) Simpson, and Father, Woodrow Landon Simpson, Sr., and by his step-brother, Milton Anthony Holmes. He is survived by his siblings: Sister, June M. Lammons (Charles), Brothers, Woodrow Landon Simpson, Jr. (Sandra), Keith James Simpson (Cindy), Ronald August Simpson (Nancy), Sister-in-law, Dorothy Holmes, and numerous nephews and nieces. At an early age Danny was hard working. He set up bowling pins at Martinez Social Club and sacked groceries at Ideal Supermarket. He attended Sam Houston High School and graduated Class of 1969. Over the years he held several jobs including working on a dairy farm, Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, and Bexar County Road Department. Later, he moved to Oregon where he worked for a short time in a lumber mill, then moved to Alaska where he worked at Aero Services Company and also held a part-time job as a bouncer in a local establishment. He returned to San Antonio a few years later after being diagnosed with cancer. After winning the battle with cancer, he worked at Mandel-Kahn Industries in S.A., and in Oklahoma. In later years, he built a workshop in the backyard of his parents’ home and opened his own business called “Dandy Dan’s Tool Repair.” Danny was a strong and courageous person fighting and winning life’s setbacks. When he was young, he ran his arm through an old-fashioned washing machine wringer, and had to carry buckets of sand around to help straighten and strengthen his muscles. He also caught his pants and leg on fire while riding a Moped bike that he was working on. In later years, he endured many other health issues, including fighting off lung and testicular cancer, diabetes, and suffered two strokes which left him with his right arm paralyzed and limited walking mobility. Danny persevered and learned to do everything with his left hand, including giving himself insulin shots. During this time, he lived with and helped take care of his parents, and would drive them to all of Dad’s Army and Tennessee Family Reunions. He lived in the house alone for years after their passing. After sustaining injuries from an accidental fall, he was unable to care for himself and became a resident of Normandy Terrace Nursing Home. During his time there, he enjoyed putting puzzles together in the sunroom. Danny remained in the nursing home for a year and a half until he lost the last battle due to kidney failure. Danny Ray had an infectious laugh and a smile that brightened up everyone’s spirit. He was a loving and caring person, who loved good jokes, and listening and singing along with the oldies of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. He was a great uncle to his nieces and nephews, and spent countless hours babysitting and hand-making wooden toys for them when they were young. Danny also enjoyed bowling, fishing, golf, putting together classic model cars, making sea-shell car sculptures, going to flea-markets, and repairing electrical tools. Danny will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank the staff at Normandy Terrace for their care. Visitation will be held at Dellcrest Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 pm, with a Rosary at 7:00 pm led by Deacon Edward Jimenez of St. Jerome Parish. The Rosary will also be live-streamed for those who cannot attend. In accordance with CDC safety precautions, we ask those who attend to wear a mask and practice social distancing while inside the Funeral Home. Seating is limited to 40 individuals for the Rosary service. For everyone’s safety please honor the family from a distance. We kindly thank you in advance. Burial will be at St. Jerome Cemetery at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 6, 2020, with Deacon Edward Jimenez of St. Jerome Catholic Church leading the graveside service. Pallbearers: Ryan Simpson, Scott Simpson, Sean Simpson, Matt McClellan, Jeremy Huron, and Brandon Huron

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Danny Ray Simpson

October 29, 1950 - July 26, 2020