Gretna……….Russell Howard Simpson, age 69 of 2381 Sycamore Road, Gretna died Thursday, May 15, 2014 at his residence.
Born September 4, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son the late Caril Douglas Simpson and Bessie Irby Simpson. He was predeceased by a grandson Arrin Scott Thomas. Mr. Simpson was a truck driver for Marvin V. Templeton & Sons, Inc. He enjoyed car shows, Blue Grass music, telling jokes, tinkering around the house, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by two sons, Ray A. Simpson of Hurt and Douglas H. Simpson of Hurt; one daughter, Gail Simpson of Hurt; his fiancée, Georgia W. Straight of Gretna; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the Simpson Family Cemetery by Marvin Oakes.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 P.M. Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.