James Simpson
April 23, 1932 - January 17, 2020
James Simpson, age 87, of Elizabethtown, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at his home in Elizabethtown. He was born in Colesburg to Marion and Maxine Meredith Simpson. He was a Public Health Advisor for Center for Disease Control and Prevention, where he helped set up labs to test for lead. He was a member of Valley Creek Baptist Church. James and his wife, Evelyn realized fulfillment through God, their love, and their daughters, Leah and Mia, and service to children through public health and public schools. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Evelyn Pfeiffer Simpson; a daughter, Mia Simpson; and a Granddaughter, Mariah Bland. He is survived by a daughter, Leah Simpson; and a Granddaughter, Valerie Vincent, both of Elizabethtown. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Manakee Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, with Rev. Scott Kerr officiating. A private burial will be held at the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery, in Elizabethtown. Visitation will be Wednesday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and continue Thursday from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Manakee Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.manakeefuneralhome.com
James Simpson, age 87, of Elizabethtown, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at his home in Elizabethtown. He was born in Colesburg to Marion and Maxine Meredith Simpson. He was a Public Health Advisor for Center for Disease Control and Prevention,... View Obituary & Service Information