Charles Edward Simpson, 91

WILMINGTON - Charles Edward Simpson of Wilmington died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, in Capitol Healthcare Services, Dover. He was 91.

Mr. Simpson was born Nov. 7, 1915, in Wilmington, son of the late James Edward Simpson and Margaret (Norton) Simpson.

He worked for 50 years as a salesman at Shields Lumber.

Mr. Simpson enjoyed all the Philadelphia sports teams, but most of all, his family.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Helen (Hogan) Simpson of Dover; three sons, Charles J. Simpson of Lewes, Raymond F. Simpson of Bennington, Vt., and Daniel L. Simpson of Dover; and a daughter, Joyce Held of Pownal, Vt.; 13 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery, 10 Old Church Road, Wilmington.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Mother's Coat Closet Inc., 42 Cool Springs Drive, Dover, DE 19901.

Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapels, Dover.

Letters of condolence may be sent and guest book signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.