Donald Lyle Simpson

Don L. Simpson

Easley, SC

Donald Lyle “Don” Simpson, 84, beloved husband of Doris Jones Simpson, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Born on September 15, 1940, in Westminster, he was a son of the late Frank Norris Simpson and Elsie Lyle Simpson.

Don retired from Anderson County School District #1. He attended Easley First Baptist Church and enjoyed cheering for his Clemson Tigers.

In addition to his wife, Doris, of 54 years, he is survived by his daughter-in-law, Tracee Stewart Simpson; grandchildren, Davis Simpson (Chandler), and Trent Simpson; great-grandchildren, Charlie and Andruw Simpson; and a sister, Eleanor McGuire of Walhalla.

Don was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Patricia Marler Simpson, his son, Robert Dane Simpson, a brother, Robert Frank “Bobby” Simpson, and a sister, JoAnn Simpson.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 2:30 PM until 3:20 PM at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with a memorial service to follow at 3:30 PM in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easley First Baptist Church, 300 E. 1st Avenue, Easley, SC 29640, or Prisma Cottingham Hospice, 390 Keowee School Road, Seneca, SC 29672.

Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.