Obituaries 2-5

Fred Oliver Simpler

Fred Oliver Simpler, 56, of Freeport, Fla., passed away Feb. 2, 2010, at his residence.  

He was born on Feb. 16, 1953, in Ferriday, La.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jewel Simpler; and one brother, Rudy Simpler.

He is survived by his loving wife, Delores Simpler; one son, Brian Simpler and wife, Paula; one stepson, Anthony Brown; one stepdaughter, Kristen Stanley; one sister, Anne Ladd and husband, Jack; and one grandson, Dalton Simpler.

A time of visitation will be Feb. 5 in the chapel of Davis-Watkins Funeral   Home, 1474 Highway 83 North, DeFuniak Springs, Fla., from 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Freeport Youth Sports Inc., P.O. Box 543, Freeport, FL 32439.  

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at  www.daviswatkins.com . Arrangements and services are under the direction of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home and Crematory.