Born in Anderson County, he was a son of the late James Young and Mary Pearl Massey Simpson. He was of the Pentecostal Faith and a US Navy veteran of WWII. Mr. Simpson was retired from Seabrook Machine.

Surviving are: his daughter, Charise S. (Jack L.) Jones of Honea Path, a brother, James Simpson of Anderson, a grandson, Jack A. (Tammy) Jones of Anderson and a great-grandson, Zack Jones. He was predeceased by a brother and two sisters.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Shane Elrod officiating. Burial will follow in New Silverbrook Cemetery.

The family is at the home of his daughter, 3917 Shady Grove Rd and will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be left for the family by visiting www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com