Evans Daniel Simpson, age 93, of Iva, SC, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born May 29, 1929, in Anderson, he was a son of the late Frank Dewitt Simpson and Vergil Evans Simpson. He was married to the late V. Anne Crittendon Simpson.
Evans was a veteran of both the United States Army and Navy. He was a devoted and hardworking employee of Jackson Mill for his entire career. He was a faithful member of the former Iva Wesleyan Church where he served as song leader and Sunday School teacher and was currently attending Truth Tabernacle Baptist Church. Evans enjoyed gardening and keeping his yard very neat and tidy.
He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Hooper (Tommy) and Lydia Parnell (Benny); brother, Jerry "Randy" Simpson; grandchildren, Daniel Powell (Aleesha), Heath Powell (Kandis Richards), Lydia Anne McClain, and Benjamin Parnell (Caitlyn); step-grandchild, Kelsey Whitten; great-grandchildren, Coby McClain, Ethan Evan McClain, Andrew Daniel Powell, Kaden "Max" Powell, Jacob Powell, and Caleb Powell and step-greatgrandchildren, Ella McBride and JJ Durham.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his great-grandson, Luke Daniel McClain; brother, Truman Simpson; and sister, Frankie Simpson Snyder.
The family will receive friends Friday, July 8, 2022, from 10:00-11:00 am at Truth Tabernacle Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am with Rev. Dr. Marty Minto officiating. Burial will follow at Iva City Cemetery.
Events
Visitation
Friday, July 8, 2022
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Truth Tabernacle Baptist Church
Starr, SC, US, 29684
Starr, SC 29684
Phone: 8643522777
Funeral Service
Friday, July 8, 2022
11:00AM
Truth Tabernacle Baptist Church
Starr, SC, US, 29684
Starr, SC 29684
Phone: 8643522777
Final Resting Place
Iva City Cemetery
Iva, SC, US, 29655
Iva, SC 29655