Glenn Dean Simpson, 64, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on September 21, 2023 in New Mexico.
Services will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at two o’clock in the afternoon at Hillside Christian Church, West Campus, 6100 Soncy, with Pastor Greg Corona officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Boulevard.
Glenn was born on July 18, 1959 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to W.H. “Bill” and Marlene Simpson, and excited big brother Billy. The family moved to Amarillo the next year. Glenn graduated from Amarillo High School in 1977, and earned his Automechanic and HVAC degrees from Amarillo College.
He married the love of his life, Pamela Sue Eytcheson, on August 27, 1983, and they recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. In 1986, their daughter, Lisa, came into the world, and has been her daddy’s little girl ever since. Glenn worked alongside his dad in several family businesses, including Simpson Homes, Amarillo Satellite and TV, and Simpco Land and Cattle in Hereford.
Glenn was a member of the BPOE Elks Lodge #923, Palo Duro Masonic Lodge #1239 and was also very active in the Khiva Shrine in Amarillo. He became a Master Mason in 2010, later serving as Potentate of the Khiva Shrine and President of the Texas Shrine Association in 2019. At the time of his death, he was the President of the Khiva Shrine Cycle Escort.
Glenn never met a stranger, was a jack-of-all-trades, always with an outrageous story to tell, often over a poker game. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother who will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his father W.H. “Bill” Simpson (2019). He is survived by his wife Pam, and daughter Lisa, both of Amarillo; mother Marlene of Amarillo; brother Billy Simpson and wife Connie of Amarillo; in-laws LeRoy and Jeanette Eytcheson of Manteno, Illinois; and three sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law of Illinois and Indiana; as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and countless friends.
In honor of Glenn, the family suggests memorials to the Khiva Shrine Travel Fund, 305 SE 5th St., Amarillo, Texas 79101.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, September 25th, 2023, from 5:00-6:30 PM.
Marlene so sorry to hear about your son Glenn. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Pam and Lisa
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. I was blessed to have known Glenn since high school and will always remember his wit, kindness and gentle spirit. God gives us the chance to smile and laugh on those memories we have of Glenn and he will remain forever in the hearts of the many that loved him and were fortunate enough to have crossed paths. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Pam and Lisa,
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. I was blessed to have known Glen since high school and will always remember his wit, kindness and gentle spirit. God gives us the chance to smile and laugh on those memories we have of Glen and he will remain forever in the hearts of the many that loved him and were fortunate enough to have crossed paths. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Our hearts join yours in grieving for the sudden loss of Glenn.
We remember Glenn as always smiling and a fun, kind, sweet & kid (he was in our youth group at Paramount Terrace). We see that in his adult life he was so much more; a blessing & encourager to many others!
We are praying, for today and the days ahead, that God will surround you with His unfailing love, be your comfort and peace as you walk through this valley and cast your cares on Him who loves and cares for you, his child more than you can imagine.
“Well done thou good and faithful servant”
Rest well Glenn!
Shari and I were devastated to hear about Glenn. Pam & Lisa, our prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you and and keep you in His arms.
What a kind and sweet man. We always loved seeing him. I feel that your family always cherished every moment that you spent together. I pray that the memories of all the time you spent together help carry you through. Sending love, hugs and prayers to you both.
Darrell and Erin Gardner
We had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Glenn when our travel agency helped the Kiva group with a trip.
Glenn was also so full of life. We are saddened by his passing. Praying especially for his lovely wife Pam and daughter during this difficult time. We pray the Lord’s peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Blessings snd prayers from the Amarillo Travel Network
Samarah Meil & Pamela George
I know you are telling a story to all in Heaven. You will be missed by all! Prayer and hugs for Pam, Lisa and the entire family!
Sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family. Love and prayers to Lisa and Pam.
Justin Wren
so sorry for your loss he is a good man and a friend my heart goes out to pam and lisa he will always look out for both of you
My sweet friends/neighbors,
My heart is aching for all of you. Glenn was the sunshine of the neighborhood. The world is darker with his absence. Much love and many continued prayers…
So sorry for the loss. My prayers and condolences to the entire family.
RIP dear friend. You will certainly be missed. Thoughts and prayers for Pam, Lisa and family 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼😢
Our hearts are very heavy for your loss Pamela and Lisa. We can’t express enough our sympathy for you. We know Glenn is very happy in heaven with his dad dancing around laughing at all of us who are so sad. He will be remembered forever♥️
Glenn, you were always so much fun to be around, smiling, laughing and of course the never ending stories I will always remember. Watching you and Steve and your buddies at church, softball, and just the groups of us all being together were some of the best of times. Will never forget your 30th birthday party and the time I accidentally drove the boat over the ski rope. God has you wrapped in his arms in heaven now and I can just imagine the stories you are telling. Remembering when we would see each other always saying, Hey, what’s up Chump!
We are praying for the family.
The Joe Duke Family