Charles Richard Simpson

Charles Richard Simpson obituary, Blacksburg, VA

Charles Richard Simpson

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Charles Simpson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Mortuary - Blacksburg on Mar. 4, 2026.
Blacksburg -- Charles Richard Simpson Sr, 83, of 102 Kim Dr, passed away on Friday, February 27th, 2026, at the Lexington Hospice House.

Born in York, he was the widower of Shirley Simpson and the son of the late J.D. Simpson and Mary Frances Rogers. Charles formerly worked in textiles and was a veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by two sons, Rickie Simpson Jr and Scott Simpson; four daughters: Tabitha Simpson, Samantha Simpson, Angela Hazelton, and Diane Tercero; a brother, David Simpson; five grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria Simpson.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Catawba Baptist Church Cemetery, 1450 Anderson Rd S, Rock Hill, SC 29730.

The family will be at their respective homes.

The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com.

The Blacksburg location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Simpson family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Gordon Mortuary - Blacksburg

400 West Cherokee Street P.O. Box 428, Blacksburg, SC 29702

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