Texas Tech University

Krista Simpson Agricultural Achievement Scholarship

The Krista Simpson Agricultural Achievement Scholarship was established by Jim and Betty Simpson in 1978. The scholarship is awarded to junior level students who have more than 15 transfer hours from a college of university other than Texas Tech University. Recipients must have excelled in agricultural areas outside the classroom such as judging team, Ambassador's program, or FFA, and have exhibited leadership ability both in and outside the classroom.

Jim Simpson, 84, of Floydada passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011, in Lubbock. Jim Simpson was born Feb. 16, 1927, to Walter Horace and Gladys Pearl Geer Simpson in Floyd County. Jim honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during WWII. After his discharge, Jim returned to Floydada and married Betty Tye on Feb. 14, 1948, in Crosbyton.

Jim loved to farm. He was the first to bring onions to Floydada and he grew pumpkins and shipped them all across the United States. Jim liked to collect cigar boxes and enjoyed watching sports on television. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Floydada.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings; and his daughter, Krista Simpson. Krista was killed in an automobile accident while attending Texas Tech as an undergraduate student.

Jim is survived by his wife of more than 63 years, Betty Simpson; two sons, Scott Simpson and his wife, Trena, and Clay Simpson and his wife, Susan, all of Floydada; two daughters, Sherri and her husband, Danny Rumph of Hempstead and Rusty Simpson of Irving; four grandchildren, Neisha, Na'Lyn, Joey and J.C.; two great-grandchildren, Cali and Carson; and his beloved dog, Tripper.

To support this scholarship, please visit the Krista Simpson Agricultural Achievement Scholarship gift page.

Contact

Alex Yack
Alex.Yack@ttu.edu
Senior Director of Development
806.742.2802

Matt Williams
matt.williams@ttu.edu
Associate Director of Development
806.742.2802

Tanner Rex
tanner.rex@ttu.edu
Assistant Director of Development
806.742.2802