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Louis Everett Talbot
April 7, 2009
Posted Monday, April 6, 2009
W. Lucien Simpson, M.D., 86, passed away at St. Anne General Hospital Thursday, April 2, with his family at his side.
Dr. Simpson is survived by his wife, Essie Bascle Simpson; his children and their spouses, William L. (Bill) and Kay H. Simpson, A. Bruce and Patty G. Simpson, Lynn (Bitsy) and Danny Muhs, T. Justin and Maria M. Simpson, E. Gregory and Camile G. Simpson; brother, R. Winfred Simpson; grandchildren, Brian and Jarred Simpson, Catherine and Sarah Simpson, Amelia Muhs, Brandon, Jennifer and Courtney Simpson, and Collin and Hope Simpson; and step-children, Elmo J. Bascle, Jeanette Bascle Bouvier and Ira A. Bascle.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn (Lynn) Rivet Simpson and their son, Michael; parents, Roy and Katie Simpson; and brother, Hugh Simpson.
Dr. Simpson served the Lockport and Bayou Lafourche communities through his medical practice from 1949 through his retirement in 1996 as well as his continued service on the Board of Directors of St. Anne General Hospital until his death. Through the years, he also served his communities through various civic and medical organizations, including the Lion’s Club, the Lockport Volunteer Fire Department, the American Legion, the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Louisiana State Medical Society, the Lafourche Parish Medical Society and the New Orleans Area Bayou-River Health Systems Agency Inc. He was the last surviving founder of St. Anne General Hospital. He also served his country as a medical officer in the U.S. Army for two tours of duty. He was a man of kindness and wisdom who instilled serenity in all he served. Dr. Simpson was most proud of his family and community service. One of his final thoughts was his joy of serving this community and the love that the community bestowed upon him. Dr. Simpson considered himself blessed to have lived such a full and wonderful life. The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of St. Anne General Hospital for their loving care of Dr. Simpson and their support of his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society.
The funeral service was held Saturday, April 4, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, La., with interment at Holy Savior Mausoleum.
Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements.
