Michael Simpson, 54 / Oct. 2, 1957 — Jan. 3, 2012

Published 10:25 pm Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Michael Simpson, 54
Oct. 2, 1957 — Jan. 3, 2012

Michael Craig Simpson, 54, of Niles, died at 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at Lakeland Community Hospital in Niles of natural causes.

He was born Oct. 2, 1957, in Niles, where he was a lifetime resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran and security officer at Lakeland Community Hospital in Niles.

Michael married Deborah Simpson on Oct. 18, 1980, in Niles. She survives in Niles.

He is also survived by his sons, Christopher Simpson of Niles, Joshua Simpson of Niles and Larry Simpson of Stuttgart, Germany; brother, Tim Simpson of South Bend; sister, Karen Houck of Niles; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Jr. and Lois Simpson.

Services will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at Hoven Funeral Home in Buchanan.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Berrien County.