Paul Kay Simpson, age 92, of Inverness, FL died on February 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving family and while under the care of HPH Hospice, Lecanto. Paul was born on February 25, 1924 in Monette, AR to the late Edgar and Willie (Hartsell) Simpson. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy and was a Veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
In 1985, Paul relocated to Florida with his family from Hawaii. He loved the time he spent in Hawaii and always hoped he could return there someday. Paul had also resided in Pennsylvania and Harrison, Arkansas. He worked as a sharecropper while living in Arkansas, and spent many days in the cotton fields with his 9 siblings picking cotton.
Paul was a longtime member of the Elks and the American Legion. He was a carpenter by trade, and especially enjoyed woodworking. In his spare time he enjoyed watching westerns, especially John Wayne movies. He also enjoyed watching the Andy Griffith Show. Paul will be remembered as a wonderful loving man, an awesome father and a free spirit.
Those left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory are two daughters, Paula Kay Simpson of Inverness, FL and Betty Kay Barroso of Houston, TX; his son, John Simpson of Houston, TX; his son, Mark Simpson and his wife Brenda of Ocala, FL; one sister, Suda of Monette, AR. He will be greatly missed by his granddaughters, Kendra Kay Marolf and Krysta Jaye Marolf, who were by his side with their mother Paula upon his passing. His great granddaughter, Raina Jaye Vincelli will miss her PaPa as well. He also leaves behind grandsons, Ian, Sean and Ryan. Beloved nephews, David Fletcher, Carl Fletcher and niece, Patsy Eggers. Precious granddaughter, Jody Fiore, her husband James, son Austin and daughter, Teyiah. Paul is also survived by his former wife, Marian E. Simpson. While she and Paul were divorced, they continued to reside in the same home, under the caregiving of Pauls daughter, Paula Simpson. He was preceded in death by his two first lovely wives, Imogene and his second wife, Lavelma. Paul chose to go home to his beloved Arkansas where his only surviving sibling, Suda Reeves, her daughter, Sue and her husband Martin still reside.
He will be laid to rest at the Birdeye Veterans Cemetery, Birdeye, AR, at a later date.
A special message to her father from Paula: You were ten feet tall, made of steel but, soft as a summer rain. Thank you for all the love and memories I will hold close for all of my days. It’s ok daddy…you can rest now…I got this.
The Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL is assisting the family with private cremation arrangements.
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