Thomas Simpson

Thomas Robby “Whitey” Simpson, 82, went to heaven on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, North Carolina, after a brief battle against cancer.

Whitey, was born on April 5, 1939 in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Juanita Castor.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife Frances “Sissy” Troutman Simpson.

Whitey was an avid sports fan and loved watching Nascar races, Carolina Tarheel basketball, and major league baseball, especially the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Most often you would see him wearing a Carolina Tarheel shirt or ball cap.  In his younger years Whitey helped coach baseball in the Winecoff Youth League.

Whitey was loved by all who knew him and would always greet you with a big ‘ole smile.  He enjoyed sitting on his front porch and visiting with his neighbors, many who looked after him and kept him in line. Spending time with his family was dear to him and he was most proud of his two grandsons and great-grandson.

Whitey retired from Cannon Mills with 44 years of service.  He is survived by his daughter Lesley Simpson Bedgood and husband Bryan; son Guy Thomas Simpson, and wife Crystal. Two grandchildren Thomas Zachary Bedgood and wife Carly, Holden Kash Simpson, and one great-grandson Thomas Gibson Bedgood.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. The funeral service will be on Wednesday at 1:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord, officiated by Brother -in-law Danny Benton . Burial will follow at the Carolina Memorial Park Kannapolis.

After services Family will be receiving friends at the home of daughter Lesley Simpson Bedgood.

Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC  28081.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Simpson family.