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James Daniel Simpson

Services for Mr. James Daniel Simpson of Brookhaven is 11:00 am, Thursday, January 9, 2020,

at Riverwood Family with burial at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Visitation is from 4:30-8:00 pm on Wednesday, January 8, at Riverwood.

 

Mr. James Daniel Simpson, 71, went to be with his Lord on January 6, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on July 25, 1948, in Peyton, MS.

Mr. Simpson was an Electrician and was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.

He was also a member of the Brookhaven Exchange Club, Brookhaven Masonic Lodge, Wahabi Temple of the Shrine,

and Eastern Star. He loved woodworking and spending time with his grandson.

 

Preceding him in death were his father, Jesse Simpson; daughter, Sandy Simpson; sisters, Carolyn Turnage, Jenny Simpson,

and brother, Jesse Raymond Simpson.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 plus years, Ruby Moore Simpson; mother, Mary Ruth Landrum Russum;

daughter, Amy Simpson Heard and husband Jaymie; brother, Pete Simpson and one grandson, Jackson Heard “PawPaw’s Lil Man”

He is also survived by nephew and woodworking buddy, Jimmy Moore and wife, Tasha, Nephews, Bobby Moore, George O’Neil,

Tim Moore, Frankie Turnage, David Simpson, Raymond Simpson; and nieces, Bonnie Broughton, Eloise Lowery, Michelle Moore, Cindy Goff, and Linda Simpson.

 

The family would like to thank the ER and 3rd-floor staff at KDMC, along with many other departments in the hospital.

They would also like to thank the staff of the Deaconess Home Health and Hospice Agency. Each one of you touched

our lives during this time and made the journey much easier. Thank you so much for your love, compassion, and prayers

3 comments

  • Comment Link Rebecca Crosby Wednesday, 08 January 2020 11:10 posted by Rebecca Crosby

    I am so sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed visiting with Mr. Jim when I worked at Southern Electric and he came in regularly. I remember so vividly how excited he was to get that grandson. My heart hurts for y'all. You will be in my prayers.

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  • Comment Link Elaine Wolfe Styron Tuesday, 07 January 2020 21:50 posted by Elaine Wolfe Styron

    Deepest sympathy for his family, friends and loved ones. I pray that God will comfort you with your precious memories.

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  • Comment Link Amber Parsons Tuesday, 07 January 2020 18:34 posted by Amber Parsons

    Any and Mrs. Ruby..
    So sorry for your loss! He was a great man! Praying for yalls family!

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