Dr. James (Jim) Charles Simpson

April 10, 1953 - December 14, 2013 Jim Simpson was born to Ray and Gloria Simpson in St. Louis, Missouri. He is survived by his wife Amy. He is also survived by his son Jeremy (in Germany), and two grandchildren, Christiian and Kailey. As a child, Jim decided he wanted to be a physicist and work with animalsa�""both dreams he fulfilled. He worked as a veterinary technician in animal emergency clinics in both Missouri and Florida. Jim received his bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis and later graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology in 1995 after completing a master's in space sciences and a doctorate in physics. He worked for Computer Sciences Raytheon (CSR) and then at Kennedy Space Center for Dynacsa�""eventually joining NASA in 2002 where he worked on developmental range safety systems. Jim played drums for many years and looked forward to renewing that interest as he neared retirement. While working at Kennedy Space Center, Jim met the love of his life, Amy. Their friendship evolved into a deep and abiding love. Their time together was filled with new experiences and immense happiness. Jim loved his animals, music, and working in his yard and pond. He was passionate about life and put that energy into everything he did. Please do not send flowers; however, if you would like to make a memorial donation, you may do so in Jim's name to the Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary in Melbourne or the Central Brevard Humane Society in Cocoa.