APRIL 6, 1937 – FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Rev. Charles Vernon Simpson, a longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama, stepped into eternity with Jesus on February 14, 2024, after a brief illness. He was 86 years old. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Pastor Charles was the son of Rev. Vernon Simpson (deceased) and Genoa Schaubhut Simpson (deceased). He was ordained into Gospel Ministry in 1955 and graduated from William Carey College. He also attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. In 1957, Rev. Simpson became the Pastor of Bayview Heights Baptist Church in Mobile, where he remained until 1971. He married Carolyn Francis Dix in 1960, and they were married for more than 47 years, until her passing in 2008.
Charles Simpson was internationally recognized as a pioneer in what became known as the Charismatic Movement and traveled worldwide as a Bible Teacher, author, and church planter. He served on the Board of Directors for New Wine Magazine, One-to-One Magazine, Integrity Media, International Outreach Ministries, CSM Publishing, and other ministries. He was featured on his nationwide radio broadcast, “Challenge with Charles Simpson” and numerous television broadcasts. Charles Simpson is the author of many books including: Courageous Living; The Challenge to Care; Ants, Vines and Churches; A New Way to Live; Your Home or His; and Straight Answers to 21 Honest Questions about Prayer. He served as the Senior Editor of The Covenant and the Kingdom Bible study curriculum and contributed commentary for The Spirit-Filled Life Bible. Brother Charles received his honorary doctorate from the American Center for Theological Studies in 1998.
Among many churches he planted or founded are Covenant Church of Mobile, Alabama (1973), Christ Covenant Church in Houston, Texas (1992), and Faith Alive Church in New Braunfels, Texas (2016).
Pastor Charles is survived by his children Rev. Stephen Simpson (Susanne), Charlyn Simpson Mejia (Enrique), and Jonathan Simpson (Sarah), as well as nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law, Mikki Simpson, two nieces, and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn, as well as his parents, sister, brother, niece, and in-laws. A private family graveside service will take place on Monday, February 19, with a public celebration of life to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, Pastor Charles requested that memorial gifts be made to Charles Simpson Ministries via csmpublishing.org or P.O. Box 850067, Mobile, Alabama, 36685. The mission of CSM is “Restoring the Generational Bridge.”
