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Lawrence Hampton Simpson

Lawrence Hampton Simpson, age 76 died Monday May 9, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare Cleveland. Born in Cabarrus County on December 16, 1939 he was the son of the late Bruce Lawrence and Rilla Mae Gardner Simpson Rockwood. Lawrence was a member of Allen Memorial Baptist Church. Lawrence retired from Wix Filter after 34 years of service. He enjoyed being outside and working in the yard. In addition to his parents, Lawrence is preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Spearman and Nancy Simpson; and a brother, Franklin Gardner.

Lawrence is survived by his wife of 45 years, Glenda Fortenberry Simpson; a son, Eric Simpson of Grover and fiancée Laura Bright of Kings Mountain; two sisters, Ethel White of Gastonia and Ann Kise of Gaffney; and a mother-in-law, Sudie Fortenberry.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral

Home and Crematory with Rev. Robbie Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 6:30pm until 8:00pm at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory.

Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Simpson.


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