Willis Daniel Simpson "Danny"

September 16, 1956 – November 16, 2024

Danny loved the Lord and was honored to serve as a Deacon at Calvary Praise Center in Snellville, Georgia. He managed the technical aspects in the sound room for the church services. He was always keeping the members laughing with his quick wit and humor. His strong faith in God and accepting Christ as his Lord and Savior has secured his name in the Lambs Book of Life along with a Crown of Glory at the feet of Jesus.

Danny spent his career working as a Master Craftsman on large commercial projects hanging artist murals, industrial wallpapers, and enhancing the visual interiors of public buildings. He worked over 30 years as a Union Worker and worked for Johnson Controls and Lanier-Jones in the metro Atlanta area. Some of the large-scale projects he worked on were at the Atlanta Airport, Emory Hospital and Georgia Power.

Danny loved his family and cherished his wife, Debbie, for their 44 years of marriage. His two sons were his pride and joy: Travis & Todd. His spent time teaching them how to fish, hunt, camp, and drive the boat. He loved spending time in nature and especially loved the water, no matter if it was the lake, pool, or ocean, he enjoyed them all. However, Danny found a new love that was unimaginable when his granddaughter, Holly Anne Simpson was born. Holly had her Pa Pa wrapped around her little finger. Danny and Holly enjoyed playing games, racing bike/scooter, swimming, and watching Disney movies together.

Danny was proceeded in death by his parents, Willis and Nellie M. Wallace Simpson of Decatur, GA; his brother, Donald Leon Simpson of McCaysville, GA; and brother-in-law Ronnie Massey of Covington, GA; and his father-in-law Elmer S. Cole of Snellville, GA. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah I. Simpson "Debbie"; two sons': Travis R. Simpson of Grayson, GA, and Todd R. Simpson of Lawrenceville, GA; granddaughter Holly Anne Simpson of Lawrenceville. His sister: Bobbie Jean and Frank Sheriff of Good Hope, GA; sister, Joy Stubbs of Hampton, GA; Virginia Massey of Covington, GA; sister-in-law, widow of Donald Simpson, JoAnn Simpson of Blue Ridge, GA and many loved and cherished nieces and nephews. His mother-in-law, Zelma I. Cole of Snellville, GA; sister-in-law, Tonya L. Cole of Monroe, GA.

The Funeral service will be officiated by Reverend Brandon South, and music will be accompanied by Richard South. The Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 1:00 pm in the Chapel at Byrd & Flanigan in Lawrenceville. The family will receive visitors earlier in the day from 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Following the service, the final resting place will take place at Snellville Historical Cemetery, Snellville, GA.