Donald A. Simpson passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 surrounded by family at Reid Hospital at the age of 96. He was born on September 23, 1927 in Connersville, IN, the son of the Carl and Martha (Carnahan) Simpson.

Don graduated from Alquina High School in 1945. Following graduation, he and his twin brother, Dale, were drafted into the United States Army serving side by side until their discharge. Don went on to trade school in Chicago and worked as an auto mechanic at local dealerships for 22 years. In 1969 he became the first auto mechanics teacher at Whitewater Technical Career Center where he taught for 18 years. After retirement, Don oversaw the engine rebuild of a Model A for the Career Center's entry in the History Channel's Great Race. In 2001, Don was inducted into the Fayette County School Corporation Education Hall of Fame.

Don enjoyed singing in a local gospel quartet for many years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was also a talented woodworker and crafted many pieces of furniture for family and friends.

Don is survived by his children Debra (Richard) Kidd and Keith Simpson; nephew Bob Powell; step-children Jayne (Bob) Meadows, Fred (Pam) Price, Polly Figueroa, Julie Price, and Jerry (Mark) Smith. He will be remembered by his grandchildren Christa Shaw, Gregory Shaw, Larry Simpson, Eric and Randy Kidd; great-grandchildren Landon and Caitlyn Shaw; Zoe and Layla Simpson; and Justin, Aaron, Eli, and Atlee Kidd. Don will be greatly missed by his twin brother Dale Simpson.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife of 38 years, Mary Rosella Fish Simpson; second wife of 36 years Donna Madden Simpson; and a sister, Norma Newland.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fayette County Cancer Society. Don's family is grateful to Reid Health Hospice for their care and loving support.

Friends and family may gather on Monday, March 4, 2024 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Urban Winkler Funeral Home located at 513 W 8th Street in Connersville. A funeral service will follow beginning at 2:00 PM.