Dateline: Claflin, Kansas

Name of Deceased: Garry L. Simpson Age: 60
Date of Death: January 19, 2015
Place of Death: At home in Claflin, Kansas
Date of Birth: July 18, 1954 at Columbia, North Carolina
Parents Name: Howard and Beulah (Stevenson) Simpson

OBITUARY INFORMATION
Mr. Simpson was a Claflin, Kansas resident since 2002 coming from Roper, NC.
Garry was a nurse, working for Washington County Hospital and CKMC, and formerly owned and operated Prairie House Flowers and Gifts.

SURVIVORS
Partner: Gary Bittner of Claflin, KS
two brothers: Daniel “Pete” Simpson of Roper, NC
Howard Simpson of Roper, NC
two sisters: Phyllis Broyles and her husband James of Roper, NC
Janie Williams and her husband Raymond of Roper, NC
Loving pets: Sophie and Keeshan

He was preceded in passing by his parents and by a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Simpson
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Friday, January 23, 2015
Time of Service: 11:00 am
Place of Service: First United Methodist Church in Hoisington
Officiant: Rev. Kris Brinley
Interment: St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz, Kansas
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, with a wake service to follow at 7:00 pm.
Memorial Fund: First United Methodist Church or Clara Barton Hospital Foundation or U.S.D. 112 to benefit the Tennis program in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net