Michael Connell Simpson, 46, of Jesup, Ga. passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Wayne Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on February 14, 1975 to the late, John and Vernell Jernigan-Simpson in Jesup, Ga. Michael was educated in the Wayne County public school system and grew up attending Spiritual Body Holiness Church, as a child. He was employed with Poppell's Produce for roughly 30 plus years. In his leisure time, Michael loved fishing, cooking, watching his favorite television shows and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by both parents, John and Vernell Simpson; his brothers, John Albert, Jessie Lee and Maurice Simpson.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Valerie Hillman-Simpson, Jesup, Ga.; his children, Shatasia Hillman, Jesup, Ga., Laneja Hillman, Alma, Ga. and Curtis Pertillar of Hartford, Conn.; his grandchildren, Harlem Nix, Nori Pertillar and Demarcus Hillman; his sisters, Minister Trudie (Ronald) Pittman, Annie Ruth Simpson and Sandra Yarborough, all of Jesup, Ga.; his sisters in-law, Gwendolyn Upshaw, Atlanta, Ga. and Lashawn Hillman of Savannah, Ga.; a special niece, Brenda Tarber; a best friend, Terrell Randolph, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.
A walk thru viewing will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021 from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Royal Funeral Home Chapel, 247 W. Pine Street, Jesup, Ga. 31545.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., at Screven Cemetery, Screven Cemetery Rd., Screven, Ga.
Everyone planning to attend services are asked to wear their masks and adhere to the guidelines set by your local health officials and the CDC.