Tom was 80 years old and resided in Menifee California. Tom was born in Little Rock Arkansas to Selma Christine Simpson and Bythal Simpson. He was the oldest of eight children. Tom married Cheryl Evon Kirkpatrick on September 25, 1976 and together they shared 45 years of marriage and a lifetime filled with reaching dreams together and sharing a beautiful family. Tom is survived by his loving wife Cheryl, as well as his daughters Sasha Noel Simpson, Patricia Jean Simpson Jones, Michelle Evon Schulz, Jennifer Anne Fischbein, Cynthia Kim Simpson Werner, Michelle Renee Simpson, and Brandy Simpson Peralta, as well as his sons Thomas Eugene Simpson Jr, Donald Lee Simpson, and James Simpson. Tom also proudly had twenty-three grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
Tom was a very successful businessman, and was a man who strived to make their dreams he or his wife had a reality. Together they owned yachts, many fun outdoor toys, and traveled across the globe. Tom loved the outdoors, boating, sailing, camping, and spending time with his family. He also loved horses and riding bulls in his younger years. Tom was a loving husband, Father, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Brother, and Uncle. Tom had many friends. If you knew Tom, you loved him.