Charles Hall Simpson

1936 - 2014

Charles Hall Simpson

Eastern Shore - Charles Hall Simpson passed away peacefully on September 8, 2014. He was born August 31, 1936 to Benjamin Mitchell Simpson II and Marshall Hall Simpson of Miquon, PA. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Earlene Sulin Simpson, and is survived by his brother, Benjamin Mitchell Simpson III and his wife Wilma Simpson, a son, Benjamin Mitchell Simpson IV and his wife Patricia Wick Simpson, and a daughter, Mary Simpson Dey and her husband Armistead Wheeler Dey, Jr. He is also survived by his four devoted grandchildren, Armistead Wheeler Dey III, Charles Kensett Dey, Grace Carlin Simpson, and Benjamin Mitchell Simpson V. Charley (or Charley #2 as he was known to his grandson, Charley #1) met Early at Washington College in Chestertown, MD, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. He then discovered his love of teaching and went on to earn his Masters from Temple University and then his Ed.D from Rutgers University. He retired from the Maple Shade School Division (New Jersey) in 1996 after over 30 years as an elementary school principal. They retired to Crisfield, MD because of their love of boating and the Bay, and many a fun night was had on I Pier. He was an avid photographer and a lover of good conversation to the point that he would to take the opposing view, if for no other reason than to liven up a conversation. Mom may have been the Pilot, but Dad was always the Navigator. He will truly be missed.

The service will be Saturday, Sept 20th at 11am at Bradshaw Funeral Home, Crisfield, MD followed by a reception for family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the McCready Foundation, Inc. of Crisfield, MD.