E. F. Simpson

E.F. Simpson, 95, of Greenwood, SC, formerly of Abbeville, SC, husband of Lena White Simpson, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at his residence.  He was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Fenton Hall Simpson and Myrtice Sutherland Simpson.    Mr. Simpson graduated from Sharon High School and was honored to serve his country in the United States Army during WWII.  He began his working career at Milliken & Co – Abbeville Plant as a loom fixer.  Mr. Simpson retired from Anderson Auto Parts Store after many years of service as the shop manager and owned his own small engine repair shop.  He was a long time member of the Abbeville Moose Lodge. Mr. Simpson is survived by his wife of 70 years of the home and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 2:00PM – 3:00PM, Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Abbeville.  Funeral services will begin at 3:00PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Benny Dyar officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with military rites. The family is at the home in Greenwood, SC. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com . Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Abbeville is assisting the Simpson family.