Oregon, IL, Thomas L. Simpson, age 73, died Monday November 28, 2016 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. Tom was born December 12, 1943 in Rockford, IL the son of Charles & Muriel (Alberts) Simpson, Tom was raised by Royal & Marian Holden. He graduated from Oregon High School class of 1961 and he received his Associate of Science Degree in 1997. Tom married Diane Bunnell on February 10, 1968 in Orangeville, IL. Tom was a Rural Mail Carrier for Byron Post Office retiring in 2010. Tom served in The US Army from 1962 to 1965. Tom is survived by his wife: Diane Simpson, Oregon, IL; Theresa Garcia, Mahomet, IL and Deanna Kyker, Dixon, IL; 4 granddaughters: Alyssa and Angela Garcia, Mahomet, IL, Nicole Kyker, Dixon, IL, and Aleshia Kyker, Polo, IL; great grandson: Riley James McPhillips, Polo, IL; 4 brothers: Stan Simpson; Art Simpson; Jack (Patricia) Simpson, all of Rockford, IL; Carl (MaryEllen) Simpson, Champaign, IL, 2 sisters: Margaret Livengood, Milledgeville, IL and Judy (Mike) Smith, Rockford, IL. Tom is preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law: Estaban Garcia; and brother-in-law: Sheldon Livengood. Memorial service will be held Saturday December 10, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL with Rev. Mike Hoffman officiating. Burial will be at later date. Visitation will be Saturday December 10, 2016 from 10:00 A.M. until service time in Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Memorials to be established.