Gordon Simpson, 95, of Beaver Dam, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born Oct. 11, 1919, in Butler County, Ky., to the late Guy Willard and Lillie Jane Johnson Simpson.
He was of Baptist faith and a retired coal miner.
Beside his parents he was preceded in death by seven brothers, Oscar Simpson, Floyd Simpson, Sam Simpson, Audley Simpson, Orvel Simpson, George Simpson, and Tom Simpson and three sisters, Jewell Jackson, Gradie Chapman, and Gladis Holland.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, with Rev. Bruce Lindsey officiating. Burial will be in Morgan – Smith Cemetery near Morgantown. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.
Online messages of condolence can be made at: www.danksfuneralhome.com.