Ira "Buck" Ratcliffe Simpson, 85, of West Palm Beach, Florida and Atkinson, North Carolina passed from his earthly life on Friday, May 20, 2016 at his home in West Palm Beach, Florida.

He was born December 15, 1930 in Pender County, the son of Joseph Fuller and Maude Pridgen Simpson. In addition to his parents, Buck was preceded in death by his sisters, Daphne Scarborough, Virginia Aitken and Dixie Myers; and brothers, Harry, Fuller, Dock, Aubrey, and Byron Simpson.

Buck is survived by his sister, Mary Simpson Griffin of Wilmington and numerous nieces and nephews.

After working over 35 years, Buck was retired from National Cash Register Company. He served honorably and proudly in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

Buck grew up on the Pender County family farm enjoying all aspects of God's wonderful blessings in nature. All through the years his love of hunting and fishing knew no bounds.

He was a good son, brother, uncle and friend who lived life with gusto both in Florida and North Carolina.

Graveside funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in Simpson Family cemetery at Point Caswell near Atkinson, NC with Rev. Dr. Bryan Slater officiating. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.