Mr. Henry "Hank" Simpson

December 27, 1942 - October 28, 2021

SIMPSON, Mr. Henry "Hank" - Age 78, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his residence. Family hour 1:30 PM Monday, November 15, 2021 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 2:30 PM. Interment Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:00 PM at Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 PM Monday. Mr. Simpson will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday with family present from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM to receive friends. It is said by some people born on a Sunday are dynamic, fun loving, stubborn and have a larger than life personality. This idea was proven true on Sunday, December 27th, 1942 when Henry Dean Simpson entered onto this Earth. Born 3rd of 5 children of Richard and Addie Mae Simpson. Henry was mischievous and playful with a kind heart. In his early years, Henry was baptized at and attended Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle where he was involved in Church Broadcasting and singing in the group founded by his mother, “The Blue Bells”. Henry was educated in the Flint Community School System before enlisting in the United States Marines. After serving his country and receiving an Honorable Discharge, Mr. Simpson gained employment with General Motors Corporation, retiring with 40 plus years of seniority. Henry enjoyed fishing, playing cards and Dominoes, and watching television. He was an avid sports fan, always ready to debate stats. Mr. Henry Dean Simpson leaves to cherish his memory: wife of 36 years, Pamela; children, Sharif, Indi and Shanita Simpson; grandchildren, Natasha, SaTerica, Sergio, SaToya, Brandon Simpson and Sierra (Lomar) Butler; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, William (Rose) Simpson; sister, Cherry L Brown; in-laws, Ophelia Simpson, Joyce (Curtis) Crump, M. Denise Burks, Rita Doyle, Clarence Burks and David (Alisha) Burks; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including special friends, Lloyd Holmes, Chise Thomas, Delores Roberts, Thomas Rawls and the Yarbrough family. Mr. Simpson was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Addie Mae Simpson; siblings, Richard Simpson Jr.; Dianne Keyes; niece, Stephanie Simpson; in-laws, Clarence and Elaine Burks; brother-in-law and friend, Charles J. Brown. "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV