He was born in Catawba County on August 21, 1981, he was the son of Pamela Sain Simpson.
He served 12 years in US Army and retired as Staff Sergeant Instructor, he had an honorable medical discharge after being injured while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jamie received a Purple Heart Award for his injuries.
In addition to his mother Pamela Simpson of Connelly Springs, he is survived by his step-son Tyler Melton of SC, and a number aunts and uncles.
Jamie will lie in state Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Hickory Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be held Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 1:00pm at Burke Memorial Park in Drexel with Reverend Thurman Roe officiating.
Online condolences may be left at www.hickoryfh.com
Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.