George Simpson,Sr.,the sonofGeorge Brooks and Josephine Simpson(D) was born in Brooklyn, NY on July21,1956.

He was the oldestof their six children: Stephanie Simmons Kaki Simpson, Jolinna Simpson,VanJimmy Brooks, and Calvin Brooks.

George was always the class clown and had a love for basketball, he was so cold on the court he was given the nickname "Ice Cream". George was educated in Brooklyn, New York where he played Basketball. George also began coaching youth league basketball teams. George graduated Eagle HighSchool.

George was so good at basketball that the New York Knicks wanted to sign him to a contract but unfortunately, he joined the Army a month prior. He met his first wife Patricia Ann Flowers shortly after graduating High School. They dated and eventually they got married May27,1978. Patricia and George had two sons George Simpson, Jr and Jamaal Rashad Simpson. He joined the military later that year. While in the Army he played basketball for every base he was stationed inuntil his honorable dischargefor the second time.

George separated with Patricia in 1986 after the birthof his second son. George met who would become his second wife Kathleen Hughes in NewYork City, 1989 when they began working together. They datedfor many years and wed on June29, 2019.

George was big on educating and bettering yourself. He would encourage others to "never sell yourself short".Heled by example by consistently working and accumulating several certifications and a degree in Social Work. He is known for his horrible jokes and infectious laughs which would make you laugh at the joke in the end. He was always there for others sometimes giving his all. His nieces and nephews and others knew "push comes to shove" Uncle George would help. George fell on hard times, but like the fighter he was, heovercame his demons.

George moved to Baltimore,MD in 2015 to enjoy retirement. Hefulfilled his dream of becoming a homeowner and spent the restof his years telling bad jokes and helping everyone.

George is survived by George Simpson Jr, JamaalR.Simpson, Victor Hughes Collins his sons. His wife Kathleen Hughes-Simpson, her sons: Raymond Roberson, Rodney Hughes, Quan Hughes and Samuel Hughes. Daughter-In-Laws: Ann-marie Jenkins, Wanetta Hughes, andLizette Hughes. Special thanks to his mother-in-law Christine Hughes.Father and Mother-in-LawMartin Hughes Sr (D), Redel Hughes, Constella Flowers (D),Sisters-in-Law Theresa Keene (D), Vanessa Hughes-Hawkins, Jacqueline Hughes, Ella Louise Simpson, Daphne Brooks Brother-in-Law Daniel Flowers, Nathan Flowers, Martin Hughes Jr.; Uncles /Aunts Diane Yarbrough, Gloria Simpson(D),Malachi (Mel) Simpson (D) Sonny Simpson(D)Sherry Simpson (D), Alice Simpson (D) Sarah Payne, Adele Ramage; Nephew Kaheen Flowers, Ason Ofkrypton Calvin Flowers, Grandchildren Tyrone Casey, Starrasia Robinson, Ray Ray, Desiree, Brianna, Raekwon, Layla, Tiana Rose(D).And numerousnieces and nephews and great grandchildren and friends.