James Bera "Jim" Simpson

James "Jim" Bera Simpson, Jr., 68, husband of Betty Ashley Simpson, died Monday, October 02, 2006 at his residence. He was the son of the late J. Bera and Edna Purdy Simpson, Sr. Jim retired from Mohawk Carpet Industry as manager of the Filament Yarn Division in Calhoun Falls and was presently the Special Project Coordinator for the City of Abbeville. Surviving also are his three sons, Tony, Tim and his wife Sue, Jeff and his wife Beth, two granddaughters, Katie and Abby all of Abbeville, a sister, Linda Gresham and her husband Bill of Columbia, and a brother, Carroll Simpson and his wife Emilie of Greenville. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00PM Wednesday, October 4, 2006 in the First Baptist Church of Abbeville conducted by the Rev. Reiny Koshel and Mr. Peter Trenholm. Burial will follow in Long Cane Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be, Phillip Bush, Wade Caldwell, Michael Genevie, Walter Ray Hilley, Jerry Soloman, and Spencer Sorrow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the HospiceCare of the Piedmont 408 W. Alexander Ave. Greenwood, SC 29646 or to a charity of onea?(TM)s choice. The family is at the residence. Online condolences may be sent to the Simpson family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, of Abbeville is assisting the Simpson family.