Jerry Lee Simpson of Price Place left his earthly home on August 8, 2023, with his family by his side at Baxter Regional Medical Center. Jerry obtained the age of 71 years. Jerry was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Robert and Francis (Booth) Simpson.
He graduated high school in Kansas City, Kansas, where he met his high school sweetheart Roxie Dianne (Bidding) Simpson. The two were united in marriage on May 20, 1972, in Kansas City, Kansas. Jerry and Roxie moved to Price Place and began their life in the county. Jerry and Roxie had two boys, Robert, and Joshua. Jerry worked in the plastics department as a level four operator at Baxter Labs for 40 years.
After retiring Jerry enjoyed the simple life! Spending time with his family, tinkering in his shop, working in the garden, or messing with the chickens; Jerry was a proud Christian man and loving husband. He adored his grandchildren who lovingly refer to him as “Poppy.”
Jerry touched the lives of many people in the Price Place community. He will be forever missed.
Jerry is survived by his wife Roxie Simpson, two sons Robert Simpson and wife Nancy, Joshua Simpson and fiancé Audrey, and many grandchildren Marshall and Mallory, Tanner, Shelby, Emily, Marlee, Noah and Ryan, four siblings, Sharon Collins, John Simpson, Kenny Simpson, and Anita Herman.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Francis Simpson, and three brothers James Simpson, Gary Simpson, and Dale Simpson.
A visitation will be held on Thursday August 10 from 5-7pm in the Chapel of the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville.
A funeral service will be held on Friday August 11 at 10:00am in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Chapel in Gainesville. Brother Bruce DeWeese officiating.
