James Louis Simpson, Sr.

James L. Simpson, Sr., 72, of Pittsboro, NC passed away at The Laurels, Saturday, August 25th, 2012. He was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, on neember 12, 1939, to the late Jesse James Simpson and Dorothy Tapscott. A U.S. Marine through and through, Mr. Simpson honorably served his country in Korea and was with the 1st Marine Corps Strike in Viet Nam. After the war, he attended Berkley and became a Master Mechanic & Welder. He is survived by his sons, James L. Simpson, Jr., of Jacksonville, Fl., Johnny L. Simpson, Sr., of Gonzales, LA, & Jeffrey L. Simpson, also of Jacksonville; his daughters, Joanna S. Guido, of Pittsboro, Judith S. Carter, of Virginia Beach, VA, & Jacqueline S. Erbach, of Manhattan, KS; his grandchildren, James L. Simpson, III, David A. King, Amanda J. Simpson, Johnny L Simpson, Jr., Jenneer K. Erbach, Brittany S. Erbach, Sadie L. Simpson, Matthew P. Carter, James W. Erbach, & Hannah M. Simpson; and two great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Simpson will be held at a later date in Liberty, KY. On-line condolences may be sent to: www.hallwynne.com, select "Obits" then "Current Services".