Robert A. Simpson, 70, of Odessa, died on Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the Medical Center in Odessa. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland with Gary Vieth, officiating. He was born on February 20, 1939, in Chester, West Virginia to William James and Mary Louise (Fringer) Simpson. Mr. Simpson married Ida Myers in 1957.Robert served four years active and two years reserve in the US Air Force from 1957 to 1963 at Webb Air Force Base. He worked for M & N Metals Ltd in Odessa as a supervisor from 1986 to present.Survivors include wife of fifty-two years, Ida Simpson of Odessa; two sons, Jeffrey and Timothy Simpson of Odessa; two grandsons, Joshua and Jonathan Simpson; three granddaughters, Lacey, Kristen and Grace Simpson; two brothers, Keith Simpson of Navarre, Ohio; and William Simpson of Chester, West Virginia He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Tom Simpson and one sister, Patricia Reuter.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,