Carroll Simpson
December 17, 1923 — December 4, 2009
Carroll Eugene “Shine†Simpson, 85, of Concord, passed away at CMC-Northeast on Friday, December 4, 2009.
He was born on December 17, 1923, to the late James Houston and the late Betty Whitley Simpson and grew up in Cabarrus County. He worked for Cannon Mills, and also for Kerr Bleachery for more than 30 years. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the US Army. Dad was a good father and loved just being at home.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM on Tuesday, December 8 at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord. Funeral services will follow at 2 PM in the Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lynn Cash officiating. Burial will be in the Roberta Baptist Church Cemetery in Concord.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Callie Aycock Simpson, and brothers, Fred, Brice and June Simpson.
He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Dellinger and husband William; grandchildren, Dale and Kenneth Furr of Concord and Darrell Furr of Oakboro; two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Betty Lynch of Mississippi; and brothers, James, Mickey, Boyce and David Simpson.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com.