In honor of Harry’s final wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no formal services.

Harry James Simpson, Sr, 76 of Columbia, PA passed away on November 9th, 2019. He was born in Camden, NJ to the late Harry P. and Margaret (Hiles) Simpson.

Harry was a 1963 graduate of Clayton High School, Clayton, New Jersey. Harry earned a degree from the Culinary School of Atlantic County and went on to share his baking expertise with multiple bakeries in many groceries throughout the country, most recently at the local Giant at Stone Mill Plaza in Lancaster PA. He enjoyed visiting the California redwood trees, the beach and treasured baking with his grand & great-grandchildren.

Harry leaves behind his wife of almost 56 years, Gerri (Fitzpatrick) Simpson of Columbia; four sons, Harry Jr, husband of Carole Simpson of Clayton, NJ, Tim Simpson of York, PA, Mike, husband of Anne Simpson of Stockton, CA, and Doug, husband of Amy Simpson of Oak Grove, MO; twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

In honor of Harry’s final wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no formal services. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, 2102 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. Where he was receiving treatment for the last 3 years.

Arrangements by the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. Columbia/Landisville. www.clydekraft.com

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