John "Jack" William Simpson

John William “Jack” Simpson of Cumberland, VA passed away on March 22, 2016. He was born August 3, 1931 to the late Harry H. and Mary Ida Edwards Simpson.
Jack is survived by his wife, Ruby Simpson; Children Debbie Simpson Pollard (Mark) of Southern Shores, NC, Patricia Simpson Honebein of Cumberland, VA, four grandchildren; Becca P. Cooke of Manteo, NC, Matt Cook of Jarvisburg, NC, Berkley Pollard (Samantha) of Wilmington, NC, Danielle P. Natoli (Aaron) of Wilmington, NC, Mary Ellen “Ellie” Honebein of Cumberland, VA; two great great grandchildren; Kolton Cage Cooke of Manteo/Jarvisburg, NC and Logan Daniel Natoli of Wilmington, NC.
He was preceded in death by his 3 sisters; Virgie S. Nixon, Polly S. Rousch and Frances S. Asal.

Jack proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War.
He returned home to marry Ruby E. O’Brien of Buckingham County on April 11, 1953.
They will be married 63 years on this anniversary.
Jack retired from Centel of Farmville after 38 years of service to the company on April 3, 1993.
Jack enjoyed life and loved his family and was loved by his family. He will be greatly missed.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 11:00AM in Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Buckingham with interment to follow at Westview Cemetery, Farmville, VA.
Family will receive friends on Friday, March 25, 2016 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM in Puckett Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chestnut Grove Baptist Church c/o Connie Morris, 4428 Cut banks Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522 or John Randolph Vol. Fire Dept, 2145 Cumberland, RD, Farmville, VA 23901.
Puckett Funeral Home is serving the family. www.puckettfh.com