Winfred "Wimp" Simpson of Greensburg, Kentucky, son of the late Cecil "Teetle" Simpson and Alline Milby Simpson, was born on August 5, 1940 in Green County and departed this life on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home. He was 80 years, 5 months, and 14 days of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ, was a member of the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church of the Nolynn Association. He joined the church on October 10, 1971, where he served as a Deacon, a Clerk, Sunday School Superintendent, and Trustee. He was Nolynn Association Campground Trustee for 20 years, a lifelong farmer, a member of the Greensburg/Green County and Grab Fire Departments since 1989, and also a Green County Cattlemen's Association Member.
Survived by his wife of 54 years, Glenda Bastin Simpson of Greensburg, having united in marriage on June 3, 1966.
Other survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Stacy Lynn and Tony Wood Skaggs, and Sarah Lynee' and Jeremy W. Dial all of Green County; two grandchildren: Addi Marie Skaggs, and Daylee Brooke Skaggs; three sisters and a brother-in-law: Willow Dean Jewell, Elaine Bishop, and Mitzi and Rendell Heath; a sister-in-law: Elaine Simpson; two brothers-in-law: Lanny Bastin and Lee Blackwood; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Simpson was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister: Nathan Lee Simpson, Charlie Simpson, and Shirley Blackwood; two brothers-in-law: Butch Jewell and Doyle N. Bishop.
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A private family service for Winfred "Wimp" Simpson will be conducted on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg. Burial in the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church of the Nolynn Association Cemetery. Public Graveside services will be held at approximately 12:30 P.M., Central Time following the service. Bro. Ronda Arnett, Bro. Charlie Houk, and Bro. Jerry Lynn Scott officiating.
A walk-through ONLY visitation is requested from 3 P.M. until 8 P.M., Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the funeral home and from 7 A.M. until 10:30 A.M., Friday.
The family has asked that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church of the Nolynn Association, which can be made at the funeral home.
For online condolences log onto www.cowherdandparrott.com or Facebook.
PALLBEARERS:
Nelson Bishop, Ryan Jewell, Jamie Bishop, Tony Skaggs,
Jeremy Dial, Lanny Bastin, Neal Davis, Randy Davis