Allen Johnson Simpson

He was a son of the late James Alden and Susan Johnson Simpson.

Allen was a graduate of Episcopal High School in Virginia, the University of North Carolina and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He began his career as an investment advisor at Smith Barney in 1965 in New York City and later in Philadelphia, where he resided until October of 2012. In 1971, he founded Simpson Capital Management Company. He was frequently quoted in business publications and appeared on CNBC’s “Kudlow and Cramer.”

Allen was active in tennis, sailing and hiking and loved to travel. He was a charter member of Western Carolina Sailing Club, a member of The Philadelphia Cricket Club and Friends of the Wissahickon. He had traveled to England, France, The Netherlands, Russia and Argentina.

In Philadelphia, Allen was a member of Christ Church, The Union League, Morris Arboretum, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Society Hill Civic Association. He was active in the National Association for Business Economics, Financial Analysts Society of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Council for Business Economics, Global Interdependence Center, Foreign Policy Research Institute and World Affairs Council of Philadelphia.

In Greenville, he was a member of Christ Church Episcopal, The Poinsett Club, Friends of Falls Park and Greenville County Museum of Art. He was also a member of The Pilgrims of the United States and Sons of the American Revolution.

Allen is survived by his brothers: David Lanier Simpson (Jenny) of Montgomery, Ala. and James Alden Simpson, Jr. (Mary Jane) of Greenville. He is also survived by nieces and nephews: Will Simpson (Ann) of Atlanta, Susan Simpson of Montgomery and Christian S. Sims (David) and Alden Simpson, both of Greenville. Also surviving are four grandnieces: Grace and Lanier Simpson of Atlanta and Dylan and Ellison Sims of Greenville.

The service will be held at Christ Church Episcopal in Greenville on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 2:00PM. The family will be at the Simpson home, 19 Southland Avenue, after the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Philadelphia Horticultural Society, 100 N. 20th Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or to Community Foundation – Carolina Foothills Sanctuary Garden, 630 E. Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29601 Attn: Debbie Cooper or to the charity of one’s choice