ALBANY – Ned E. Simpson, 54, of Albany, OH, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2026.
Born on October 10, 1971, in Parkersburg, WV, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Nancy (Jackson) Simpson. Ned was a 1991 graduate of Federal Hocking High School and worked as a truck driver. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and loved going to tractor shows.
Ned is survived by his two sons, Austin (Jessica Davis) Simpson and Bo Simpson; granddaughter, Autumn Simpson; brother, Nick Simpson; niece, Athena Simpson; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Deanna Simpson, and daughter, Cheyenne Simpson.
There will be no services at this time.
Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at ehwfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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