Raiford (Ray) Franklin Simpson was born in Mitchell County Georgia on September 28, 1936 and passed on January 24, 2013. He was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Simpson and Emma Lee Simpson. Ray was a retired foreman from Breedens Poultry and Egg of Morganton. He was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church of Casar. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin (Benji) Simpson, one brother, Jack Simpson and two sisters, Mary Bell and Margaret Howe. Survivors include his wife, Rosalee Pruett Simpson; three sons, Donnie Simpson of Casar, Raiford Simpson Jr of Lincolnton, Lloyd Simpson and wife Carrie of Casar; two daughters Tammy Canipe and husband Jerry of Lawndale and Martha Jane Demott and husband Tommy of Moultrey Ga.; seven grandchildren Cindy, Tessa, James, Elijah, Chloe, Kenny-Ray, and Abigale; and two sisters Julie Louise Miller of Sylvester Ga. and Benita Simpson of Albany Ga.
Raiford Franklin Simpson was laid to rest on January 27th at Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetary. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Heavenly Father.