Garell Simpson

Mr. Garell Simpson, 68, of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1952 in Monroe, NC, a son of the late C.N. Simpson and Earlie Mae Howard Simpson. Mr. Simpson was a member of New Life Freewill Baptist Church. He was retired from Mecklenburg County as an electrical inspector. Mr. Simpson was a devoted family man who loved and cherished his wife, children and grandchildren.A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Simpson will be held Friday, July 3, 2020 at 3 p.m. at New Life Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Doug Pate officiating. The family recommends using hand sanitizer, social distancing and wearing masks for the service.Mr. Simpson is survived by his wife, Debra C. Simpson of Lancaster; two sons, Heath Simpson and his wife Rachel of Kannapolis, NC and Gabriel Simpson of Lancaster; two daughters, Gloria Simpson Lambert and her husband Jody of Tega Cay and Kristin Simpson of Mt. Pleasant; a brother, Lannie Simpson of Concord; three sisters, Marty Pencie Motley and her husband Harry of Concord, Juanita Sharpe of Mooresville and Sheri Howard of Albemarle; 8 grandchildren, Brianna Simpson, Morgan Jones, Haley Simpson, Ethan Lambert, Peyton Simpson, Eli Lambert, Chandler Broome and Katie Lambert; and one great-grandchild, Brylee Wilhelm. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenny Simpson and Harry Simpson; and one sister, Barbara Ann Marze.The family will receive friends at their home.In lieu of flowers, monetary funds may be made to New Life Freewill Baptist Church, 1622 Springdale Road, Lancaster, SC 29720.Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Simpson.Read Obituary