David Barron Simpson

Mr. David Barron Simpson, 77, of Oakwood, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held in Lancaster, CA.

Mr. Simpson was born on May 29, 1940 in Greenville, SC to the late Adger Hoffman Simpson and Laura Barron Simpson. Mr. Simpson was a Veteran of the US Navy. He was retired from the City of Glendale Power Plant where he was a supervisor. Mr. Simpson was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Simpson was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Yale Simpson and son in law, James Walter May.

Mr. Simpson is survived by his daughter and son in law, Stacey May Franklin (Lee) of Oakwood; grandson, James David May and girlfriend Rachael Graham; granddaughter, Trista Sharon May; grandson, Jacob Lee Franklin; grandson, London Scout Franklin; son and daughter in law, Stephen “Steve” Simpson (Amy) of Brentwood, CA; grandson Sean Simpson; son and daughter in law, Scott L. Simpson (Liz) of Hesperia, CA; grandson and wife, Mike Alvery (Tabbetha); granddaughter and husband, Candice Syder (Brandon); grandson and wife, Thomas Alvery (Stephanie); granddaughter, Samantha Simpson and fiancé Josh Ensz; brother, Jerry Simpson of Pelzer, SC.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

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