Kenneth Glenn Simpson

KENNETH GLENN SIMPSON, age 76 years, a resident of Parsons, WV departed this life Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his home. He had been in declining health. He was born Thursday, April 4, 1940 at Madison Run, Rowelsburg, WV, a son of the late Guy Owen and Margie Stull Simpson. On August 29, 1961 at Red House, MD, he was married to the former Mary Ann Plum, who preceded him in death September 2, 2015. Surviving are one son, Kenneth Joseph "Jody" Simpson of Parsons; and several nieces and nephews. He is the last surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard Gene Simpson and William Lee Simpson. He attended the schools of Rowelsburg. He made a career in the military of twenty-two and a half years and was a Veteran of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He was a mechanic and enjoyed working on vehicles. He attended the Hambleton Methodist Church. Kenneth loved to travel and watch TV. The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM. On Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 7 PM, a funeral ceremony will be conducted with The Rev. Phil Dent officiating. Mr. Simpson's request for cremation was then honored. A Graveside Service will take place at the Parsons City Cemetery at Parsons, WV on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 10 AM. The Rev. Phil Dent will officiate and inurnment will follow with members of the W.V. National Guard Honor Guard Program, the H. W. Daniels Post # 29, American Legion, the Tygarts Valley Post # 3647, jVeterans of Foreign Wars, and the Tucker County Veterans Association conducting full military honors.