Background
Simpson, Walter Willis was born on August 5, 1925 in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. Son of Walter Willis and Lona Frances (Lanum) Simpson.
Simpson, Walter Willis was born on August 5, 1925 in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. Son of Walter Willis and Lona Frances (Lanum) Simpson.
BEME, Tulane University, 1946. AMP, Harvard University, 1952.
With Southern Runway, 1947—1983. Director technological development Southern Railway, Washington, 1963—1970, v.p engineering and research, 1970, vice president engring, 1970—1983. Vice president & chief engineer Norfolk Southern Corporation, Virginia, 1983—1986, senior vice president, chief engineer, 1986—1987.
Retired, 1987
Member R.R. Industry Track Train Dynamic Research Program, 1982. Lieutenant jg United States Navy, 1943-1947.
Member of Association American RRs (member research committee, policy committee for research facility), Town Point (Norfolk), Cavalier Yacht and Country (Virginia Beach), Indian Creek Yacht and Country (Kilmarock, Virginia), Masons.
Married Virginia Ann Anderson, February 24, 1950. Children: Walter Willis III, Robert Lee, Stephen Ray.