James Simpson, age 86, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his residence. Born in Anderson, SC on April 16, 1930, he was the son of the late James Young Simpson and the late Mary Pearl Massey Simpson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and worked for many years as a machinist at Machine Parts in Anderson, SC. He was a member of North Anderson Pentecostal Holiness Church. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Gina Simpson; several nieces and nephews; two grandchildren, Rebecca Cabral and Misty Ward; and two great-grandchildren, Danielle and Blake Cabral. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Simpson; and a son, Roger Simpson. The Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens with Reverend J. Floyd Stansell, Jr. officiating. The family will gather for a time of visitation following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS, 66675-8516; or to North Anderson Pentecostal Holiness Church, 4507 Old Mill Road, Anderson, SC 29625. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC Events Graveside service Wednesday, August 24, 2016 11:00AM Oaklawn Memorial Gardens 2323 Highway 81 North Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 225-1636 Final Resting Place Oaklawn Memorial Gardens 2323 Highway 81 North Anderson, SC 29621