David Allen Simpson
April 11, 1933 - December 4, 2015
David Allen Simpson, 82, passed away Friday in a local hospital following a long illness. He was born in Vallejo and traveled the world, always calling Crockett his home. David was a veteran of the United States Army and was assigned to the 10th Infantry Division. David worked as a history teacher for more than 18 years, teaching both overseas and in Contra Costa County. David retired from the C&H Sugar Refinery. David was a history buff and an avid collector of mementos from his many travels. He was the Bonacci family historian with a treasure trove of history and stories. David was also a talented artist and shared this gift with family and friends. He loved to travel and will be remembered by his family as a very generous and thoughtful person. David is survived by his nieces Nancy (Ernie) Templeton, Gayle (Mark) Suko and Cathy (Peter) Popp; nephew Jeff Brock and his cousins Blaine (Georgia) Bonacci, David (Shirley) Bonacci, Lisa (Ken) Small, and Joanne (Bob) Meyer. Burial with Military Honors will be private at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, CA.
David Allen Simpson, 82, passed away Friday in a local hospital following a long illness. He was born in Vallejo and traveled the world, always calling Crockett his home. David was a veteran of the United States Army and was assigned to the... View Obituary & Service Information