Lawrence Earl Simpson, 80, Adams,TN., died Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, at Gateway Medical Center. No services are planned. Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born Feb. 5, 1929, in Stewart Co.TN, son of Ernest Simpson and Lonnie Knight Simpson. He was a Baptist and a farmer. He is survived by three nephews Rodney Clark, Paul Clark, Terry Clark all of Clarkville, five nieces Diane Webb, Clara Street, Betty Bryon all of Clarkville Susie Clark, Linda Faye Moore both of Nashville, one sister-in-law Barbara Simpson of Adams, one great niece Heather Mitten two great great nieces Tamera Mitten and Alexis Mitten all of Clarksville. Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home 1510 Madison Street Clarksville,TN.(931)645-6488. Online condolences can be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.