Thursday, July 27, 2017 8:23 am

Kenneth Leonard Simpson, 60, of Shallotte, NC, formerly of Spindale, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

Born in McDowell County, Kenny was the son of Betty Leonard Simpson Lyle and the late Noah Jones Simpson. In addition to his father, Kenny was preceded in death by his stepfather, Don Lyle. Kenny had previously worked as the Computer Lab manager at Isothermal Community College. He was a member of Spindale United Methodist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother, Michael Simpson and wife Met of Shallotte; sister, Cathy Simpson Henson and husband Rick of Morganton; stepsister Kim Trammel and husband Kermit of Newland, NC; stepbrother Mark Lyle and wife Bonnie of NH; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Spindale United Methodist Church with Rev. Ross O'Neal officiating. Interment followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spindale United Methodist Church, PO Box 241, Spindale, NC 28160.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.