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IN LOVING MEMORY OF John Edward Simpson
John Edward
Simpson
Oct 15, 1936 — May 25, 2014
John Edward Simpson's Obituary
Mr. John Edward Simpson, age 76 of Jewett, Texas died Sunday May 25, 2014 at home.
Services: Friday, May 30, 2014
Wake: 10:00-11:00 am
S ervice: 11:00 am
Location: Jewett Community Center, 111 S. Robinson Avenue, Jewett, Texas 75846
Officiate: Reverend Ezra Johnson, Friendship Baptist Church
Interment following service at Moore Cemetery, Jewett, Texas
Final arrangements by Emanuel Funeral Home-Teague
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Deacon John Edward Simpson
(Brother)
Brother was born the fourth and last son of Nola and Early Simpson in Jewett, Texas in 1936 of October on the 15th day.
He united with Friendship Baptist Church when he was 13 years old under the leadership of Rev. Hines. He maintained the membership throughout his life.
His school days were spent at Friendship and Carver Schools, but he received his G.E.D. from Austin, Texas.
He met and married Rutha Vault. To this union two sons were born, Johnny Earl (Bridget), James Nolan (Gail). Years later after her death, he met and married Mae Frances Griggs, who already had one son, Joseph R. Griggs, Sr. (Paula).
John loved hunting and fishing in his early years. He received many trophies for his Pee-Wee Little League which he coached for many years. He also received many trophies at his fishing at tournaments. In 2006, Brother was named Citizen of the Year and was Grand Marshall of the parade in Jewett.
The love he had for his family and his warm smile brightened any given moment.
His love for the Lord helped him to be encouraged during illness and sadness. He loved traveling from church to church with his guitar singing praises for the Lord.
Deer processing for the community was one of Brother's goals. He owned and operated Brother's Meat Processing for over 50 years specializing in his famous sausage, for which he was very proud. Brother was a God fearing man and he loved the Lord. He worked for and retired from BNSF after many years.
He is preceded in death by parents, Early and Nola Simpson, wife, Rutha Marie Simpson; siblings, Joe Earl Simpson, Henry Lee Simpson, Willie Lee Simpson.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Mae Simpson, sons, Johnny Earl Simpson, Fairfield, Texas, James Simpson, Houston, Texas, Joseph (Paula) Griggs, Sr. grandchildren, Johnny Simpson Jr, Waco, Texas, Joseph Griggs, Jr., Jeremy Griggs, Hailey Griggs, Derrick Carter, Krystal Lang, Tashawna Hall, Ardis Lang, Jr., Raniyah Griggs, Krystal Griggs, Kriztopher Griggs, Imunique Griggs, Jayla Lang, Nathriell Hall, Cameron Hall, Kingston Moody, Starr Lang, Ari Lang; Special Friends, Angela Haynes, Bettie Robinson, Andrea Weaver, Felecia Powers and My Neighbor Kim, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Services: Friday, May 30, 2014
Wake: 10:00-11:00 am
S ervice: 11:00 am
Location: Jewett Community Center, 111 S. Robinson Avenue, Jewett, Texas 75846
Officiate: Reverend Ezra Johnson, Friendship Baptist Church
Interment following service at Moore Cemetery, Jewett, Texas
Final arrangements by Emanuel Funeral Home-Teague
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Deacon John Edward Simpson
(Brother)
Brother was born the fourth and last son of Nola and Early Simpson in Jewett, Texas in 1936 of October on the 15th day.
He united with Friendship Baptist Church when he was 13 years old under the leadership of Rev. Hines. He maintained the membership throughout his life.
His school days were spent at Friendship and Carver Schools, but he received his G.E.D. from Austin, Texas.
He met and married Rutha Vault. To this union two sons were born, Johnny Earl (Bridget), James Nolan (Gail). Years later after her death, he met and married Mae Frances Griggs, who already had one son, Joseph R. Griggs, Sr. (Paula).
John loved hunting and fishing in his early years. He received many trophies for his Pee-Wee Little League which he coached for many years. He also received many trophies at his fishing at tournaments. In 2006, Brother was named Citizen of the Year and was Grand Marshall of the parade in Jewett.
The love he had for his family and his warm smile brightened any given moment.
His love for the Lord helped him to be encouraged during illness and sadness. He loved traveling from church to church with his guitar singing praises for the Lord.
Deer processing for the community was one of Brother's goals. He owned and operated Brother's Meat Processing for over 50 years specializing in his famous sausage, for which he was very proud. Brother was a God fearing man and he loved the Lord. He worked for and retired from BNSF after many years.
He is preceded in death by parents, Early and Nola Simpson, wife, Rutha Marie Simpson; siblings, Joe Earl Simpson, Henry Lee Simpson, Willie Lee Simpson.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Mae Simpson, sons, Johnny Earl Simpson, Fairfield, Texas, James Simpson, Houston, Texas, Joseph (Paula) Griggs, Sr. grandchildren, Johnny Simpson Jr, Waco, Texas, Joseph Griggs, Jr., Jeremy Griggs, Hailey Griggs, Derrick Carter, Krystal Lang, Tashawna Hall, Ardis Lang, Jr., Raniyah Griggs, Krystal Griggs, Kriztopher Griggs, Imunique Griggs, Jayla Lang, Nathriell Hall, Cameron Hall, Kingston Moody, Starr Lang, Ari Lang; Special Friends, Angela Haynes, Bettie Robinson, Andrea Weaver, Felecia Powers and My Neighbor Kim, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
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