Rev. Dwight F. Simpson, 73, of Hagerstown, MD., formerly of Emporium, PA., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 7, 2012.
Born on February 19, 1938 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Lewis F. and Anna Virginia Lee (Feaster) Simpson. He was a graduate of Bedford Area High School in Bedford, PA. He served the people of Cameron County and he was the Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Emporium and Down County Baptist Church in Driftwood for 25 years. Previously he pastored in Bedford, PA. Along with his loving wife, Anna Marie, they served Churches in Pennsylvania for over 35 years.
Dwight was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Marie (Tipton) of 54 years. He is survived by his daughter Donna Rose and husband Steven of Hagerstown, MD. Sons, D. Randall Simpson and wife, Sheri of Hollidaysburg, PA., Brian Simpson of St. Marys, PA., and Brent Simpson and wife Idalee of Hummelstown, PA. His grand-children, Daniel and Nathan Rose of Hagerstown, MD, Brandon and Zachary Simpson of Hollidaysburg, PA, and Emma Grace, Grayson and Abram Simpson of Hummelstown, PA. He is also survived by a foster brother, Claude Darr and wife Leslie of Reisterstown, MD.
A Memorial Service will be held at The First Presbyterian Church, 205 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Church. The Rev. Steven Rose, son-in-law, will officiate.
Memorial donations may be made to either Faith Baptist Church, P.O. Box 128, Emporium, PA 15834 or Down County Baptist Church, P.O. Box 81, Driftwood, PA 15832.
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