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     Mary Alice Garvin was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.² Her Social Security Number was 404-20-0777.¹ She was born on July 19, 1923 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.¹ As of December 25, 1941,her married name was Simpson.³ She married Robert Hughes Simpson, son of Percy Hughes Simpson and Myrtle Alice Leap, on December 25, 1941 at Greenup Co., Kentucky.^3,4,5 Mary Alice Garvin died on December 23, 1995 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 72.^1,2 She Mary Alice Simpson, 72, of 1616 1/2 Central Ave., died Saturday in King's Daughters' Medical Center. Mrs Simpson was born July 19, 1923, at Ashland, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Mayme Coon Garvin. She was a retired employee of the Chimney Corner Tea Room and a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Dan R. Simpson of Ashland, Robert M. Simpson of Charleston, S.C., and David Simpson of Wurtland; a brother, William Garvin of LaGrange; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home by the Rev. Gary Wurts. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. on December 24, 1995.²

     His Social Security Number was 407-60-6472.⁶ Danny Ray "Dan" Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.³ He married Susan Elaine Hood.^3,4 Danny Ray "Dan" Simpson was born on August 23, 1945 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^2,6,3 He died on December 3, 2008 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 63.^6,3 He Danny Ray Simpson, age 63, of Ashland, Ky., passed away Wednesday evening, Dec. 3, 2008, at his residence. He was born Aug. 23, 1945, in Ashland, a son of the late Robert Hughes and Mary Alice Garvin Simpson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Michael Simpson and grandchildren, Emma, Molly and Hannah. He was an Ashland business owner and a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church. His fraternal record included being a member and past master of Hampton Lodge No. 235 F.&A.M. and a dual membership with Fred M. Gross Lodge No. 953 F.&A.M., a past master of Kadosh of Indra Consistory of the Covington Scottish Rite Bodies and a 33rd Mason, Inspector General Honorary of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, a past Excellent High Priest of Morehead Chapter No. 168, R.A.M., past Illustrious Master of Morehead Council No. 45 R.&S.M., a member of Morehead Commandery No. 53 K.T. of the Morehead York Rite Bodies, a past potentate of El Hasa Shriners, a past president of the South Atlantic Shrine Ritualistic Cast Association, a former officer of the South Atlantic Shrine Association, a member of the Big Sandy Court No. 172, Royal Order of Jesters, a member and past Camaxtli of El Mexa Teocalli No. 98 Order of Quetzalcoatl and a O.K.E.T., the highest honor given by this organization. Surviving are his wife, Susan Hood Simpson of Ashland; two sons, Robert Owen (Melissa) Simpson and Adam Craig Simpson, all of Ashland; two daughters, Susan Frances (LTC(P)Michael) Graese of Fredericksburg, Va., and Kimberly Kristine (David) Thompson of Ashland; a brother, James David Simpson of Greenup, Ky; and grandchildren, Corey, Taylor, Evan, Ross, Haley, Kyle, Megan, Brett and Sidney. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland by Dr. Ronnie Mayse. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. on December 4, 2008.³

     His Social Security Number was 400-58-5522.⁶ Robert Michael Simpson was buried at Cribbs Hill Cemetery, Grayson, Carter Co., Kentucky.^3,4 He married Barbara F. Walker.³ Robert Michael Simpson was born on August 19, 1942 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^3,5,6,4 He died on September 15, 2008 at Grayson, Carter Co., Kentucky, at age 66.^3,6,4 He Robert Michael Simpson, 66, of Grayson, died Monday evening at his residence. He was born Aug. 19, 1942, in Ashland, Ky., a son of the late Robert Hughes and Mary Alice Garvin Simpson. He was a graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School and a Vietnam veteran who served with the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW, a Cub Scout leader for many years and a member of the Baptist faith. Robert worked 32 years for the National Weather Service as a meteorologist technician, where he received numerous awards for outstanding service. He was a volunteer driver for Grayson Meals on Wheels. He retired in 1999 and moved back to his roots in the mountains. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four uncles, Paul Simpson, Earl Ray Simpson, James Simpson and Charles Simpson, and two aunts, Thelma Schorman and Pearl Mae Rzechowski. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Walker Simpson; a daughter, Mary Ann Lewis of Grayson; a granddaughter, Megan Dawn Lewis of Grayson; a great-grandson, Ryland Scott Pfau of Grayson; two brothers, Danny Ray Simpson of Ashland and James David Simpson of Flatwoods; and three uncles, Jack Simpson and Donnie Simpson, both of Ashland, and Bill Garvin of Louisville. He is also survived by special friends Dean Miller of Charleston, S.C., Anthony Rhoden of Grayson, Jarrod Kelly of Grayson and Kristopher Felty and a host of cousins and friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson by Gary Wurts, minister. Burial will be in Cribbs Hill Cemetery, with military rites by the East Carter JROTC. on September 17, 2008.³

     Her married name was Simpson. Susan Elaine Hood married Danny Ray "Dan" Simpson, son of Robert Hughes Simpson and Mary Alice Garvin.^1,2 Susan Elaine Hood was born on August 3, 1946 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.² She died on February 19, 2015 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 68.² She Susan Elaine Hood Simpson, 68, of Ashland, passed away at her residence on Feb. 19, 2015. She was born Aug. 3, 1946, in Ashland, to the late Owen and Betty E. Hewitt Hood. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Danny Ray Simpson in 2008; and three granddaughters, Emma, Molly and Hannah. She was a 1964 graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School and a member of Wildwood Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who adored her grandchildren and loved to quilt for her family. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Frances. (Col. Michael) Graese of Columbia, S.C., and Kimberly Kristine (David) Thompson of Ashland; sons Robert Owen (Melissa) Simpson and Adam Craig Simpson, both of Ashland; two sisters, Linda Hood Crider of Raleigh, N.C., and Sally Hood Parsons of Lexington; and grandchildren Corey, Taylor, Evan, Ross, Haley, Kyle, Megan, Brett, Sidney and Lacey. on February 20, 2015.²

     Her Social Security Number was 407-30-7939.² Gladys Opal Reynolds was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.⁴ She was born on February 11, 1927 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^5,2 As of December 11, 1943,her married name was Simpson.¹ She married Charles Orville "Red" Simpson, son of Percy Hughes Simpson and Myrtle Alice Leap, on December 11, 1943 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^1,3 Gladys Opal Reynolds died in June, 1993 at Kentucky at age 66.²

     Charles Ray "Charley" Simpson was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.² He married Pamela Marie Parsons.² Charles Ray "Charley" Simpson married Marilyn Dixon.² Charles Ray "Charley" Simpson was born on July 17, 1951 at Ironton, Lawrence Co., Ohio.² He died on February 24, 2016 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 64.² He Charles Ray Simpson, 64, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, Feb. 24, 2016, in King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. He was born July 17, 1951, in Ironton, Ohio, a son of the late Charles Orville & Opal Reynolds Simpson. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Pamela Parsons Simpson, in 2003. Charlie was a graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School and retired in 1998 as a captain of the Ashland Fire Department with more than 20 years of service. He loved being involved with teaching children the importance of fire safety. He and Steve Greene were co-owners of G&S Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service. He later went on to own and operate Superior Supply Inc. Charlie was a trustee at Rose Road Chapel when it was founded in 1977, and he was actively involved through the years, whether it was serving refreshments at vacation Bible school or singing with the Joint Heirs. He served as treasurer, and was faithful to attend and worship the Lord he loved and served. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Dixon Simpson of Ashland; a daughter, April Simpson McFarlin and husband Greg of Ashland; a sister, Sharon Aliff of Michigan; his No. 1 grandson, Gregory McFarlin Jr; his No. 1 granddaughter, Heather McFarlin; and a host of loving extended family members and friends. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland, with words of comfort by Pastor Leroy Dixon and Pastor Troy "Trey" Parsons III. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Ashland. on February 25, 2016.²

     Pamela Marie Parsons was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.³ Her Social Security Number was 405-74-2216.² Her married name was Simpson.¹ She married Charles Ray "Charley" Simpson, son of Charles Orville "Red" Simpson and Gladys Opal Reynolds.¹ Pamela Marie Parsons was born on August 2, 1951 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.² She died on February 17, 2003 at Kentucky at age 51.²