JOHN HENRY SIMPSON, 82, born May 9, 1932, passed away May 26, 2014. John was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by parents, Oz and Lovetter Simpson; son, Searcy Simpson; and several brothers. John is survived by children, Johnny (Sylvia) Simpson of Little Rock, Ricky Simpson of California, Kenneth Simpson of Fort Smith, Mickey (Shelia) Simpson of Scott, and Camille Cooksey of Dallas, Texas; siblings, Mary, Gloria, Samina, and Leathal; and a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews; and other family members. Graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 3 at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com.

Published June 1, 2014