SIMPSON, W. A. (Billy)

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ Sept. 26, 1952 Funeral of "Billy" Simpson Will be Tomorrow Afteroon in Salome Where He lived for Many years. Final rites will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Salome for W. A. (Billy) Simpson resident of that community for more than a quarter of a century and widely known in mining circles throughout Yuma County. Mr. Simpson passed away at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Community Hospital here, where he was brought the same morning following a week of suffering from heart attacks. Born in Missouri September 12, 1873, Mr. Simpson came to Arizona in 1896 and devoted most of his time to mining activities. H was a recognized authority on mining properties and prospects in Yuma County. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Millie Simpson; two brothers, Ben of Childress, Tex., and Ernest of Tucumcari, N.M. and two sisters living on the Coast. Burial will take place in the Wenden Cemetery.