Gretna…….Harold Bennett Simpson, Sr., age 74 of 3249 Derby Road, Gretna died Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Virginia Baptist Hospital.
Born January 15, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Clarence Edward Simpson and Bessie Dove Simpson. He was predeceased by three sisters, Dorothy Moody, Mary Aubin, and Shirley Kelly. Harold was a member of the Gretna Pentecostal Holiness Church, a US Navy veteran, and the owner of Harold's Service Station. He enjoyed his dogs, car racing, motorcycles, and sports, especially football and baseball.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Farmer Simpson of the residence; four sons, Ricky Simpson, Terry Simpson, Kenny Simpson, and Harold Simpson, Jr.; two step-daughters, Kimberly Roxanne Dudley, and Jessica Arthur; a special young man, Mathew Richardson; two sisters, Marie English and Delois Noel; 3 grandchildren and 6 step-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Pastor Donald Powell.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (10 to 11 a.m.) Tuesday at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
The family suggests memorials be made to Gretna Pentecostal Holiness Church, % Marie Dalton, 24168 US Highway 29, Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.