"Peck" was born and raised in Pulaski County. He attended Sylvan Hills High School, and then served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. After retiring from the military, he went on to work at the North Little Rock (NLR) Post Office and retired after 22 years. The two things he enjoyed most in life were flying single engine airplanes and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his sons Merodith H. Simpson, Jr. (Kazue) of Jacksonville; Mark A. Simpson of Sherwood; Danny J. Simpson (Tracy) of Mesa, AZ; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Betty, he is preceded in death by his siblings Jake, Elson, Opal, John, Carl Simpson, and Thelma Larry. He is also predeceased by his son Michael O. Simpson and great-granddaughter Isabella E. Broadaway.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and funeral services will be Thursday at 2:00 PM. Both will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, NLR, AR. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.
To share a memory of Mr. Simpson with his family visit www.griffinleggettresthills.com
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