Billy Jake Simpson Sr's Obituary
Billy Jake Simpson Sr. passed away on September 18, 2024, at Atrium Health Stanly of Albemarle NC. A graveside service to honor his life will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM in the Oakboro Cemetery by Rev. Brandon Bowers. The family will receive friends at the Oakboro Cemetery from 2 until 3 PM prior to the service time.
Bill Simpson was born July 29, 1934, in Mecklenburg County, NC to William Jess Simpson and Lou Pearl Simpson. Bill graduated from Unionville High School and was a member of West Oakboro Baptist Church. Bill was a man of many talents, a great musician, and a machinist. He was always willing to help others. In the summertime, he loved to share all his vegetables with all of his neighbors. He was a loving father and husband and a Godly man.
Mr. Simpson was married to his wife of 66 years, Mary Willene Furr Simpson. Other survivors include 3 sons Billy Jake Simpson, Jr. of Oakboro, David Keith Simpson of Charlotte, and Jeff Simpson (Julie) of Oakboro, a daughter Cynthia S. McSwain (Stephen) of Norwood, a sister Louise Funderburk of Monroe, 6 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. A brother Rayvon Simpson and a grandson preceded him in death.
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