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Ken “Rabbit” Simpson
June 27, 2016
Ken “Rabbit” Simpson, age 77 from Milton, passed away June 24th after a short battle with melanoma cancer.
He retired from Monsanto after 34 years of exemplary service as a maintenance mechanic. His passion was drag racing. As an avid driver of the sport, he was recognized and awarded numerous accolades in various races as one of the elite professionals in the sport. He was a three time world record holder with the International Hot Rod Association(IHRA). Local friends remember his car, the “Lil General”, and the crazy fun that Daddy Rabbit sparked wherever he would go. Recently, Rabbit enjoyed spending time eating out with friends and gambling at his favorite casinos.
Rabbit is survived by his two daughters Tammy (Don) Hierholzer and Jill (Kerry) Coker along with grandchildren. He will be missed by many friends, especially Dickie Davis and Donald Jo who comforted him during his final days.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at Faith Chapel North, Hwy 29, Cantonment. Visitation will start at 11 a.m. with service at noon. The burial will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens next to Five Flags Speedway, so that Rabbit can be close to where his passion lies.
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