Charles E.

Simpson

Charles E. Simpson, age 71, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at his home in Cecil, OH.

He was born in Paulding, OH on October 30, 1954 to his late parents Robert and Mable (Hartwick) Simpson. On April 8, 1988, he married Susan (Levos) Simpson who survives.

Charlie grew up on a farm and was a lifetime self-employed farmer. To Charlie, farming was his passion; and he believed it to be a devoted and honorable way of life.

Charlie was a Crane Township trustee for 36 years and a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where he was a board chair, trustee, and elder. He was also a board member of the Paulding County Soil and Water Conservation District, a member of Farm Bureau and John Paulding Historical Society. Throughout his life, Charlie had many past times he enjoyed including slow pitch softball, bowling, traveling and camping with his family, and making new family memories. He loved John Wayne and western shows and The Andy Griffith Show. Charlie was a lifelong Cleveland Guardians and OSU Buckeyes fan. He held a deep appreciation for spending time with family and friends. He was always a steady and calming presence in the many lives he touched. Charlie was a person of few words, but deep love. He found peace and purpose in his faith, his family, and farming.

Along with his loving wife, Susan, Charlie is survived by his children: Amanda (David Jr.) Bok, Defiance, OH; Nathan (Corey Reimonenq) Bland, Baton Rouge, LA; Megan (Camron) Monnier, Columbus, OH; Amber Simpson, Columbus, OH; sister, Cathy (Tim) Callahan, Maumee, OH; three grandchildren: Hayden Bok, Logan Bok, and Avery Monnier; and many other loving family members.

Charlie was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth "Kenny" Simpson and sister, Delores "Dee" Howell.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Paulding, OH, with Pastor Ric Beals officiating. Burial will follow in Rochester Cemetery, Crane Township.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in Charlie's memory to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) or CHP Hospice, Paulding, OH.

Please feel free to wear your OSU attire to the service in loving memory of Charlie, if you wish.