Torrence Simpson Jr

Mr. Torrence “Jivie” Simpson Jr., 76, of Concord, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Tucker Hospice House. He was born September 29, 1936, to the late Torrence and Myrtle Craig Simpson. After serving in the U.S. Army, Jivie worked as a welder at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Racing was his life. He built the first Jet Truck, the first Code 3 Emergency Truck and the first Legend Car at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Jivie also built cars for David Smith Racing, Ernie Ervin Racing and J.D Gibbs Racing. Mr. Simpson is survived by his; wife, Barbara Simpson; sons, Billy Ridenhour, his wife Rhonda and her children Jay and Seth and Barrie Ridenhour, his wife and her children Shala, Austin and Andrew; granddaughter, Harley Ridenhour; sisters, Bonnie Mullis and her husband Bill, Ann Stone and her husband Bobby. Visitation will be held Monday, March 25, 2013 from 6 to 8pm at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, with a funeral service to follow at 8pm in the Chapel with Rev. Bob Harvey officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Ln., Kannapolis, NC 28081. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Simpson family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com.