Mr. James Marion “Buddy” Simpson, age 73, of Winder, Georgia gained his wings,
October 28, 2019. A native of Barrow County, he was born November 11, 1945 to the
late John Henry and Thelma Martin Simpson. He was preceded by a sister, Martha
Childers. Mr. Simpson had served as an engineer with Trinity Rail Car Manufacturing
and was a member of New Pentecost United Methodist Church. Buddy was a 1964
Graduate of Winder-Barrow High School and loved to travel. He was an experienced
wood carver and had won several awards for his carving ability. He was a veteran of
both The U. S. Air Force and The United States Army.
Family members include Wife, Barbara Hall Simpson, Children, Julie Nichols and John
Simpson, Sisters, Johnnie Johnson and Carolyn Dunagan all of Winder, Georgia and
Debbie Floyd of Tybee Island, Georgia.
The Family will receive friends Friday, November 1, 2019 from 5:00 P. M. until 8:00
P. M. at the funeral home. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, November 2, 2019 at
2:00 P. M. from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Rev. James Mooneyhan
officiating. Interment will be at Barrow Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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