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Anthalone Paul "Chief" Simpson

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Anthalone Paul ‘Chief' Simpson, 79, of Crane, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, in Odessa. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at the First Baptist Church in Crane with Reverend Kenneth Smarr of Crane and Reverend Gayle Bone of Little Rock officiating. Burial followed in the Crane County Cemetery. Chief was born on June 25, 1935, in Tilly, Arkansas. He married Mary Ann Heard on June 30, 1970, in Crane. Chief spent most of his working years in West Texas oilfields. He was hardworking, dependable, and fun loving. He loved to laugh and tease the grandkids and tell a good long story. Chief always seemed to look on the bright side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and O.G. Simpson of Clinton, Ark.; his wife Mary Ann; a brother, John Simpson of Andrews. Chief is survived by two daughters, Sonja Allmon and her husband Billy of Crane, and Becky Smith and her husband John of Winnsboro; three sons, Ricky Rives and his wife Diane of Crane, Randy Rives and his wife Tammy of Lake Dallas, and Rocky Rives and his wife Bonnie of Monahans; a brother, Winston Simpson and wife Martha of Perryville, Ark.; one sister, Joyce Rhoads of Little Rock, Ark.; 15 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Published February 13, 2015

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