

was born on December 23, 1929, in Mulhall Oklahoma.
JC graduated from Peoria High School and was drafted by the US Army. He proudly
served our Country from 1951 to 1953. He was married for 66 years to his wife Mary
and they raised six children. They lived in Citrus Heights and Lincoln California for 30
years before retiring to Surprise Arizona.
JC loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. His other passion was
bowling and spending time with family and friends. He instilled in his children the
importance of hard work and supporting family.
JC is survived by his wife Mary, children: Clayton Simpson (Meadow Vista CA);
Rolleen Russell (South Beach OR); Michael Simpson (Peoria AZ); Kevin Simpson
(Glendale AZ); Amber Brown (Leawood KS); Terry Simpson (Phoenix AZ) and many
grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a great grandson that’s on the way.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for June 21, 2019, 10:00 am at Western Hills Baptist
Church, 12301 W Glendale Avenue, Glendale AZ 85307.
Donations are requested in lieu of flowers to Serenity Hospice and Palliative Care, who
gave JC excellent care in his final months of life. Payments may be made to Serenity
Foundation, 2999 N 44th Street, Suite 225, Phoenix AZ 85018 in memory of JC Simpson.
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