CLEMSON - Edward Whitson Simpson, Jr. of Clemson died Sept. 2, 2005.
He was born Jan. 28, 1916, in East Orange, N.J. He was the son of Edward W. and Anna Spohn Simpson. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1937. While at Rutgers he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, a member of Cap and Skull, a senior honor society, Captain of the Swim Team and chosen for the All America Swim Team.
After graduation, he worked for his father who was a landscape contractor. In 1939, with war looming in Europe, he served as an Aviation Cadet at Pensacola, Fla. He was commissioned an Ensign in October 1940.
On December 28, 1940, Simpson married Barbara Lazear of East Orange, N.J. They had four children, Edward W. Ill (Whit) of Nashville, Tenn., Elizabeth (Bette) Weston (deceased), Danford (Danny) Keith (deceased), and Barbara Anna (Bobbi) at Point Reyes Station, Calif.
On January 28, 1943, Simpson joined Fighter Squadron 35 Flying Hellcats. They covered troops landing at Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands, Marshalls, Eniwitok, Hollandia, New Guinea, Saipan, Guam and Leyte Gulf in the Philippines. In the last year of the war, Simpson served as the Air Group Commander.
Simpson came to Clemson in 1948 and worked with Milliken in the engineering department. Simpson started his own firm in 1954 called the Finelawns of Clemson.
Simpson's first wife died in December 1966. Two years later he married Maureen Collins Klugh, who had two sons, Thomas Simpson Klugh and James Williston (Bill) Klugh. Together they raised five beautiful children. Simpson, a conservative, was elected in 1974 to the first of eight terms in the State Legislature representing the Clemson, Central and Six Mile area. He was twice honored with South Carolina's highest civilian award, The Order of the Palmetto. He was a member of the Clemson United Methodist Church, Fellowship Club, Cotillion Club and a former Lion's Club member. He is survived by his wife, Maureen Klugh Simpson; Whit Simpson, Tommy Klugh, Bill Klugh, Bobbi Simpson; and his sister, Lucy Neider.
Services will be held at the Clemson Methodist Church at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6th.
The family will be receiving friends after the service at the family home at 104 Lewis Road, Clemson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central-Clemson Commons is assisting the family with arrangements.
The Greenville News (Greenville, South Carolina) - 04 Sep 2005, Sun • Page 4B
He was born Jan. 28, 1916, in East Orange, N.J. He was the son of Edward W. and Anna Spohn Simpson. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1937. While at Rutgers he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, a member of Cap and Skull, a senior honor society, Captain of the Swim Team and chosen for the All America Swim Team.
After graduation, he worked for his father who was a landscape contractor. In 1939, with war looming in Europe, he served as an Aviation Cadet at Pensacola, Fla. He was commissioned an Ensign in October 1940.
On December 28, 1940, Simpson married Barbara Lazear of East Orange, N.J. They had four children, Edward W. Ill (Whit) of Nashville, Tenn., Elizabeth (Bette) Weston (deceased), Danford (Danny) Keith (deceased), and Barbara Anna (Bobbi) at Point Reyes Station, Calif.
On January 28, 1943, Simpson joined Fighter Squadron 35 Flying Hellcats. They covered troops landing at Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands, Marshalls, Eniwitok, Hollandia, New Guinea, Saipan, Guam and Leyte Gulf in the Philippines. In the last year of the war, Simpson served as the Air Group Commander.
Simpson came to Clemson in 1948 and worked with Milliken in the engineering department. Simpson started his own firm in 1954 called the Finelawns of Clemson.
Simpson's first wife died in December 1966. Two years later he married Maureen Collins Klugh, who had two sons, Thomas Simpson Klugh and James Williston (Bill) Klugh. Together they raised five beautiful children. Simpson, a conservative, was elected in 1974 to the first of eight terms in the State Legislature representing the Clemson, Central and Six Mile area. He was twice honored with South Carolina's highest civilian award, The Order of the Palmetto. He was a member of the Clemson United Methodist Church, Fellowship Club, Cotillion Club and a former Lion's Club member. He is survived by his wife, Maureen Klugh Simpson; Whit Simpson, Tommy Klugh, Bill Klugh, Bobbi Simpson; and his sister, Lucy Neider.
Services will be held at the Clemson Methodist Church at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6th.
The family will be receiving friends after the service at the family home at 104 Lewis Road, Clemson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central-Clemson Commons is assisting the family with arrangements.
The Greenville News (Greenville, South Carolina) - 04 Sep 2005, Sun • Page 4B
CLEMSON - Edward Whitson Simpson, Jr. of Clemson died Sept. 2, 2005.
He was born Jan. 28, 1916, in East Orange, N.J. He was the son of Edward W. and Anna Spohn Simpson. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1937. While at Rutgers he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, a member of Cap and Skull, a senior honor society, Captain of the Swim Team and chosen for the All America Swim Team.
After graduation, he worked for his father who was a landscape contractor. In 1939, with war looming in Europe, he served as an Aviation Cadet at Pensacola, Fla. He was commissioned an Ensign in October 1940.
On December 28, 1940, Simpson married Barbara Lazear of East Orange, N.J. They had four children, Edward W. Ill (Whit) of Nashville, Tenn., Elizabeth (Bette) Weston (deceased), Danford (Danny) Keith (deceased), and Barbara Anna (Bobbi) at Point Reyes Station, Calif.
On January 28, 1943, Simpson joined Fighter Squadron 35 Flying Hellcats. They covered troops landing at Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands, Marshalls, Eniwitok, Hollandia, New Guinea, Saipan, Guam and Leyte Gulf in the Philippines. In the last year of the war, Simpson served as the Air Group Commander.
Simpson came to Clemson in 1948 and worked with Milliken in the engineering department. Simpson started his own firm in 1954 called the Finelawns of Clemson.
Simpson's first wife died in December 1966. Two years later he married Maureen Collins Klugh, who had two sons, Thomas Simpson Klugh and James Williston (Bill) Klugh. Together they raised five beautiful children. Simpson, a conservative, was elected in 1974 to the first of eight terms in the State Legislature representing the Clemson, Central and Six Mile area. He was twice honored with South Carolina's highest civilian award, The Order of the Palmetto. He was a member of the Clemson United Methodist Church, Fellowship Club, Cotillion Club and a former Lion's Club member. He is survived by his wife, Maureen Klugh Simpson; Whit Simpson, Tommy Klugh, Bill Klugh, Bobbi Simpson; and his sister, Lucy Neider.
Services will be held at the Clemson Methodist Church at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6th.
The family will be receiving friends after the service at the family home at 104 Lewis Road, Clemson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central-Clemson Commons is assisting the family with arrangements.
The Greenville News (Greenville, South Carolina) - 04 Sep 2005, Sun • Page 4B
He was born Jan. 28, 1916, in East Orange, N.J. He was the son of Edward W. and Anna Spohn Simpson. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1937. While at Rutgers he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, a member of Cap and Skull, a senior honor society, Captain of the Swim Team and chosen for the All America Swim Team.
After graduation, he worked for his father who was a landscape contractor. In 1939, with war looming in Europe, he served as an Aviation Cadet at Pensacola, Fla. He was commissioned an Ensign in October 1940.
On December 28, 1940, Simpson married Barbara Lazear of East Orange, N.J. They had four children, Edward W. Ill (Whit) of Nashville, Tenn., Elizabeth (Bette) Weston (deceased), Danford (Danny) Keith (deceased), and Barbara Anna (Bobbi) at Point Reyes Station, Calif.
On January 28, 1943, Simpson joined Fighter Squadron 35 Flying Hellcats. They covered troops landing at Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands, Marshalls, Eniwitok, Hollandia, New Guinea, Saipan, Guam and Leyte Gulf in the Philippines. In the last year of the war, Simpson served as the Air Group Commander.
Simpson came to Clemson in 1948 and worked with Milliken in the engineering department. Simpson started his own firm in 1954 called the Finelawns of Clemson.
Simpson's first wife died in December 1966. Two years later he married Maureen Collins Klugh, who had two sons, Thomas Simpson Klugh and James Williston (Bill) Klugh. Together they raised five beautiful children. Simpson, a conservative, was elected in 1974 to the first of eight terms in the State Legislature representing the Clemson, Central and Six Mile area. He was twice honored with South Carolina's highest civilian award, The Order of the Palmetto. He was a member of the Clemson United Methodist Church, Fellowship Club, Cotillion Club and a former Lion's Club member. He is survived by his wife, Maureen Klugh Simpson; Whit Simpson, Tommy Klugh, Bill Klugh, Bobbi Simpson; and his sister, Lucy Neider.
Services will be held at the Clemson Methodist Church at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6th.
The family will be receiving friends after the service at the family home at 104 Lewis Road, Clemson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central-Clemson Commons is assisting the family with arrangements.
The Greenville News (Greenville, South Carolina) - 04 Sep 2005, Sun • Page 4B
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