Carl Leslie Simpson

Carl Leslie Simpson obituary, Elmira, NY

Carl Leslie Simpson

Carl Simpson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lowery - Urban Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. on Mar. 5, 2026.
Carl Leslie Simpson, 61, of Elmira, NY, passed away on March 3, 2026 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.

He was born on February 26, 1965, Sayre, PA, the son of the late Clinton and Ruth Simpson.

Carl was a big family person. He loved riding his motorcycle, fishing, and cooking. Carl enjoyed doing handy work.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers, Jeff Cole, John Cole, Ken Simpson, Dennis Cole, Buzz Harper, and Billy Cole, and his sister, Sally Plouse.

Carl is survived by `his son and daughter-in-law, Joshua and Alysha Simpson, daughter, Kaitlyn Simpson, son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Amber Simpson, son Jacob Simpson, and grandchildren Jackson and Kira. He is also survived by his brothers, Craig Simpson, Ralph Simpson, Jim Cole, and Raymond Cole, and sisters Susan Wheeler and Julie Simpson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. The family is being assisted by Lowery-Urban

Funeral Home, Athens, PA.

(For those wishing to sign the E-guestbook or send condolences may do so by visiting www.loweryfuneralhome.com.)

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