Mr. Simpson, 79, of Charlotte passed away June 10, 2026 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster. He was the son of the late Oscar Lee and Naomi Bandy Simpson. Born in Charlotte, he graduated from Harding High School in 1965, and later obtained an Associate’s Degree from Central Piedmont Community College. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a 46-year employee of Biggers Brothers / U.S. Foods, serving as both credit manager and purchaser.
Mr. Simpson was a faithful member and a respected leader of McKee Road Baptist Church, a member of the West Gate Masonic Lodge #738, an avid golfer, and a devoted and loving husband, father, and step-grandfather.
He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Donna Mingus Simpson; his son, Roger L. Simpson, Jr. (Lorraine); his stepdaughter, Wendy Sims; and his cherished step-grandchildren, Mary-Parker and Milledge Sims. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sharon Brooks Simpson, and his sister, Mary Crisco.
Visitation will be held at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212, US, on June 26, 2026, at 11:00 am. A Celebration of Life will follow at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212, US, on June 26, 2026, at 12:30 pm; please join the family for a reception following the service. Committal will take place at McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212, US, on June 26, 2026, at 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/.
