Simpson, Richard - Age 87, of Swartz Creek, died August 10, 2017. Private services will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Flint. Richard was born May 3, 1930 in Flint the son of Robert S. and Clara J. (Hudson) Simpson. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from AT & T. Surviving are: four siblings, Marjorie Ayotte of Grand Blanc, Marion Rodgers of Swartz Creek, James T. Simpson of Brooklyn Mi., Donald A. (Insuk) Simpson of Columbus, GA; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and seven siblings. Tributes may be shared on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.