James Simpson Obituary, James Simpson Has Died

James Simpson Obituary, Death Cause –Steve Simpson was born in Burkburnett, Texas, to Wanda and James Simpson on January 28, 1956. On October 7, 2023, he quietly died at home in Odessa, Texas, at 67. His family moved to Odessa in 1972 after spending most of his youth in Rule, Texas. Steve graduated in 1974 from Permian and Odessa High. He found his soulmate, Sandra Kay, in Odessa. Steve and Sandy married on February 22, 1975, and they raised their three children in Odessa, Texas: Stephanie Simpson, Aaron Simpson (wife Nicole), and Allan Simpson (wife Alecia).
He loved Emily, Chase, Austin, Andrew, William, Mackenzie, and PayPay, his granddog. Steve was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness on May 26, 1973, and he dutifully served the community for 50 years. He is well renowned for cooking for the Regional Building Committee. Even cabbage had love and laughter, everyone’s favorite ingredients. Since 1988, Steve has been a prominent Permian Basin businessman, especially in plumbing. He and his son Aaron built I Fix Pipe into a profitable family company in recent years. All who knew Steve will miss his dedication, competence, and entrepreneurship.
Steve’s wit, humor, time, and friendship were admired. He was a “spiritual dad” to many and loved life and people. Parents died before him. Steve is survived by his wife, children, grandkids, brother Phil Simpson (wife Sherri) of Canyon Lake, TX, sister LeAnn Forney (husband Kanon) of Carthage, TX, Nelda and Joel Shumaker of Alpharetta, GA, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many family-like friends. His memorial ceremony will be conducted in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 1750 East 87th St, Odessa, TX, on October 14, 2023, at 3 p.m. Steve believed in Revelation 21:3-4 and anxiously awaited its fulfillment. We cling to hope.
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