P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Clyde Franklin Simpson, Sr.
October 14, 1950 - June 13, 2025

Clyde Franklin Simpson, Sr.

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Clyde Franklin Simpson, Sr., age 74 of Monticello, Arkansas, passed away at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born October 14, 1950, in Monticello, Arkansas to the late Hollander Simpson and Earla Mae Barnett Simpson Langston. Clyde was a member of the Family Worship Center in Warren, Arkansas and loved his church. He especially enjoyed volunteering for the church and the children of the church during the Penny March. He loved to hunt, fish and have the family over, especially for wrestling nights.
In addition to his parents, Clyde is preceded in death by his special bonus dad, Albert Langston; two brothers, Woody Simpson, Sr. and James Simpson; and his first-born child, Clyde Franklin Simpson, Jr.
Clyde is survived by a special lady friend that he loved with all his heart, Patricia Cater Lane; one son, Albert Simpson and wife Becky of Monticello; two daughters, Christy Simpson and fiancé Jimmy Shipp of Monticello and Tasha Higdon and husband Kenny of Sterlington, LA; eleven grandkids; sixteen great grandkids and two more expected; one sister, Ollie Carter of Monticello; two brothers, Melvin Simpson and wife Katherine of McGehee and Henry Simpson and wife Sheila of Monticello; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman. Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. You can sign Clyde's guestbook here on his page.

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Visitation
Visitation
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71655
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Service
Funeral Service
Thursday, June 19, 2025
3:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Interment
Mt. Tabor Cemetery
Hwy 138
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(9)

  1. Michelle Elmore
    Came to pay my respects to you yesterday it wasn’t goodbye but I will see u later u were a good man and it shows everyone came to pay there last respects to u I know ur not any anymore pain ur with little Clyde and the rest of the family give mom a great big hug and kiss for me we will miss u done here but we will see u again one day rest in peace
    Love ya always
    Michelle
  2. Sharon Mitchell
    Sorry for your loss. He was a kind man who loved God.
  3. Rosie M. Barnes
    So sorry for your loss!! We are certainly going to miss him & his great big smile and handshake!!
  4. Karen Smith
    To the family of Brother Clyde, I am so sorry for your loss. Brother Clyde was always a very nice man, loved church and his family. He was always so friendly. I count it a blessing to have known him and been in church with him here and there over the years. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
    Karen Smith
  5. Sherry Ellis O'Neill-Rawls
    To Clyde's family and friends, I am so sorry to hear of Clyde's passing. Clyde & I went to school together. He was a month older than I & I really hate that we can't both hit that three quarters of a century mark this Fall. Clyde was a good friend. He always had a great smile & a friendly word for everyone. He will be missed.
    May God give you comfort, peace, and & strength as you go through this period of grief & sorrow. God bless you. ~Sherry
  6. Diantha Beet
    I never knew a happier, more loving, more devoted church going man than Mr Clyde. He was the "king of the corny jokes" and the "blesser of the potlucks", and let's not forget "the self appointed fashion police" at work. It was my privilege to get to work with him all those years. Y'all are in my prayers.
  7. Mark& Mary withers
    We are saddened by the passing of Clyde, y'all are in our thoughts and prayers ❤️🙏
  8. Melissa A Bailey
    To the family of bro Clyde Simpson Sr .I am sorry to hear that he has passed away but he is now in the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ and he is not hurting anymore he has gone but not forgotten about we will see him again one day
    ......
  9. Michelle Elmore
    I was shocked to here the news about you today I always messaged you once in while to see how u were doing and u would do the same u will be missed now u up there with your loved ones no more pain

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