Danny Ray Simpson, 47, of 1236 Mathis Road, husband of Christie Baum Simpson, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022.

Born in Greenwood, he was a son of Thomas Ray Simpson and the late Lucy Jean Newman. He was a carpenter with E.J. Sullivan General Contractor. Danny Ray loved music, playing the guitar, building, working with his hands, and riding motorcycles.

He is survived by his wife, Christie; his children, Austin Simpson (Cameron) and Brittany Simpson (Travis), both of Greenwood; sister, Jeannie Lee Simpson (Michael) of Donalds; and grandchildren, Madison Simpson, Jaylon Peurifoy, Colt Peurifoy, Gavin Simpson, Avery Simpson, and Axel Simpson.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Jean Newman; his sister, Donna Renee Babb and brother, Anthony Ray Simpson.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Ouzts officiating.

The service will be live streamed and available to view by visiting Danny Ray's life tribute page at www.harleyfuneralhome.com , where you can leave messages for the family.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

The family members are at their respective homes.