James Lowry Simpson

James Lowry Simpson

• Father: James Laurel Simpson b. 16 April 1860, d. 17 January 1923
• Mother: Mary Louise Prenatt b. 10 August 1875, d. 1 August 1962

• James Lowry Simpson was born on 26 January 1910 in Pine Grove, Wetzel County, West Virginia.
• James Laurel Simpson and Mary Louise Prenatt appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Pine Grove, Grant District, Wetzel County, West Virginia, at Hill Street His brother Arthur was also living in Pine Grove in 1910.. Other members of the household included James Lowry Simpson, Silas Earl Simpson, Jennette Langfitt Simpson, Marie Jean Simpson, Mary Louise Simpson and Nettie A. Prenatt.
• Mary Louise Prenatt appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, at 447 Pennsylvania Avenue. Other members of the household included James Lowry Simpson, Mary Louise Simpson, Ruth F. Simpson, William Edwin Simpson and Margaret Simpson.
• He was educated at West Virginia University graduating 1932 with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• He married Mary Elizabeth Mason, daughter of John A. Mason and Matilda Reddington, circa 1938.
• The following appeared on 6 September 1968 in The Dominion-News: Colonel William E. Simpson of Del Mar., California, died at his home on August 19, 1968. He was 55 years old and had been retired from the service since 1960.
       He was a former resident of Morgantown, West Virginia, and a graduate of West Virginia University in 1936. While in the University he was a member of the varsity basketball and track teams. He served in the U.S. Infantry in France during World War II and later in the paratroopers prior to retirement.
       He was the son of the late James L. and Louise Pernatt Simpson and was preceded in death by a sister, Francis.
       Survivors include his wife Lucy, a son William; sisters Mrs. Albert Brown (Marie) of Westport, Connecticut; Mrs. Paul Cox (Louise) of St. Marys, W.Va; Mrs. Floyd Schwartzwalder (Ruth) of Syracuse, New York; and Mrs. Robert Piefer (Margaret) of Monroeville, Alabama; and brother James L. Simpson of Charleston, W.Va.
       The Rev. George McCune of the United Methodist Church of St. Marys will conduct a grave side service at the Lowe Cemetery, Pine Grove, West Virginia, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 7.
• James Lowry Simpson became a widower at the 14 January 2005 death of his wife Mary Elizabeth Mason.
• James Lowry Simpson died on 30 May 2005 at age 95 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
• He was interred at Lowe Cemetery, Pine Grove, Wetzel County, West Virginia.
• The following appeared on 9 June 2005 in The Charleston Gazette: James Lowry Simpson, 95, of Charleston, formerly of Pine Grove, passed away Monday, May 30, 2005, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
       He was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral, Charleston.
        He was retired from Union Carbide Engineering Department as Manager of Design Engineering and Construction with 34 years of service. He was also a retired Lt. Colonel from The Corps of Engineers, US Army with over five years active service in World War II, including 31 months service in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service.
       He graduated from West Virginia University in 1932 with a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a life member of Eta Kappa Nu, National Honorary Electrical Engineering Society; TROA, The Retired Officers Association; CBIVA, China-Burma-India Veterans Association; and the West Virginia University Alumni Association.
       He was a retired Registered Professional Engineer; a retired member of the American Arbitration Association; a member of the Lettermen's Club; and the Emeritus Club at West Virginia University.
       He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mary Elizabeth Mason Simpson and one daughter, Kathryn S. McKenzie.
       He is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Gold of Hilton Head, S.C. and Ann Mason Chabot of Badson Park, Fla; two sons, J. Lowry Simpson of Charleston and Thomas Mason Simpson of Tucson, Az; one sister, Ruth Schwartzwalder of Syracuse, N.Y; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.
       Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to Memorial Mass.
       In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to: Hubbard Hospice House, Building Fund, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.
       Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston is in charge of arrangements.

• Last Edited: 28 Apr 2014