Lt. Colonel Charles “Chuck” Edwin Simpson, US Army, Retired, 93, of Harlem, Georgia, born September 29, 1929, in Fayetteville, AL, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 12, 2022.

Charles joined the army at 17 years of age and retired after 28 years of service. Within his time in the army, he ministered to many while traveling the world and obtaining a Master’s degree of Electromagnetic Compatibility Analysis. He then settled in Harlem, Georgia, with his family, establishing Crosslands Nursery and developing a line of manufactured homes (Hutchinson and Herrli Homes). He later became deeply engaged with the Commission Project in the Ukraine and former Soviet Union.

He was an active member of Thompson Presbyterian Church and served on the Session of the Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of America. He touched the lives of many as a disciple, grandfather, and friend. He was a cheerful leader, an attentive listener, and loving “Papaw” to subsequent generations. He was cherished and loved, and will be greatly missed. His hobbies were farming, politics, and construction, but his greatest joy was family and leading others to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He is predeceased by his parents, William Hood Simpson and Ellen Faulkner Simpson; his nine brothers and sisters; and his wife, Margaret Acker Simpson (married February 14, 1954).

He is survived by his four children, Darlene “Faith” Bandre, Deborah “Debi” Mangham, Thomas “Tom” Simpson and Donald “Tim” Simpson (Johnna); his sisters, Eleanor Griffin Ellis, Helen Reed; his brother, Claude Simpson; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Rhonda Tucker, Yolanda Foster and

Kindred Hospice Care.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Attic Treasures in Harlem, GA or Child Evangelism Fellowship.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Starling Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment for Lt. Col. Simpson, US Army, Retired, will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.