Raymond "Ray" J. Simpson
February 15, 2026
Resided in: Wichita, Kansas
Raymond “Ray” J. Simpson, 89, long time Wichita aviation manager and business owner, died Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Riverlawn Christian Church. Graveside Service will be 9:00 am, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Maize Park Cemetery, Maize, KS.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Bertha Simpson; wife, Ruth Lorraine Simpson; infant son, Michael Ray Simpson; son, Brad Bishop, brother, Gary Loren Simpson; daughter-in-law, Amy Dawn Simpson; brother-in-law, Larry Paul. Survived by his sons, Mark (Julie) Simpson, Mike Simpson; daughter, Jan (Denise) Bishop; daughter-in-law, Kathy Bishop; sister, Patsy Paul; ten grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Kansas Firefighters Museum, 1300 South Broadway Street, Wichita, Kansas 67211.
Services
Visitation: Saturday, February 21, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
10515 W. Maple
Wichita, KS 67209
Funeral Service: Sunday, February 22, 2026 2:00 pm
Riverlawn Christian Church
4243 N. Meridian Ave.
Wichita, KS 67204
Graveside Service: Monday, February 23, 2026 9:00 am
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Mark, Mike,
Deepest sympathies to your family.
Your dad was as cool as they come.
Dr David, And Barbie Foley
My friends growing up Mark and Mike,
Keeping you and your families in my prayers. Your father was indeed a special man. You have my condolences.
Doug Sjogren