James Robert Simpson Sr., age 59, of Dahlonega, passed away, Thursday, April 23, 2015 following a brief illness. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James Simpson Jr. (Lisa), Dahlonega, his daughter, Melissa I. Simpson, and numerous other relatives and friends. Mr. Simpson was born August 10th, 1955 in Streater, IL to the late Robert Benard and Lorraine Marie Waldschmidt Simpson. He was employed as a Lead Service Tech with Bene-Fence-Secure USA. A memorial Service was held 11AM, Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Dahlonega Funeral Home. Arrangements by Dahlonega Funeral Home.