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Walter D. Simpson was born on August 24, 1939 to A.W. and the late Nettie Ridgell Simpson in Monticello, Arkansas. He departed his earthly life on August 20, 2015, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He was an active member of The Word Church Ministries located in Monticello, Arkansas, where he served faithfully as a Deacon under the leadership of Pastor Daniels. He was admired by all and cherished by many that he encountered due to his honesty and trustworthiness and unique comedic style. He enjoyed gardening, was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and devout bowling enthusiast. He was a man’s man, who believed in hard work. He often said that, “every man should be able to grow things”. He was also a highly skilled mechanic with extensive knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing vehicles and equipment of all types.
Walter was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Bettye J. Simpson and two sisters: Agnes and Odenia Lucas. He leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters Talesha (Steve) Williams, through his union with the late Emma L. Simpson, of Fayetteville, NC and Shaura Ivy, of Monticello; two sons, Clayton Powell of Milwaukee, WI, and Curtis (Alicia) Simpson, of Crossett, AR; seven grandchildren, Terrial, Tamesha, Taylor, ThoNia, Kiara, Quintavia and Quintarious; one great grand-daughter, Jenelle; one god daughter, D’Arbonee Forte, and one special nephew Donovan Lambert; three brothers, Minister Johnnie (Gwen) Simpson, Tommie (Mae) Simpson and Roy (Beverly) Simpson of Monticello; three sisters, Annette (Robert) Gardner of Tillar, Clemy Lambert and Linda Simpson also of Monticello; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
He was an active member of The Word Church Ministries located in Monticello, Arkansas, where he served faithfully as a Deacon under the leadership of Pastor Daniels. He was admired by all and cherished by many that he encountered due to his honesty and trustworthiness and unique comedic style. He enjoyed gardening, was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and devout bowling enthusiast. He was a man’s man, who believed in hard work. He often said that, “every man should be able to grow things”. He was also a highly skilled mechanic with extensive knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing vehicles and equipment of all types.
Walter was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Bettye J. Simpson and two sisters: Agnes and Odenia Lucas. He leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters Talesha (Steve) Williams, through his union with the late Emma L. Simpson, of Fayetteville, NC and Shaura Ivy, of Monticello; two sons, Clayton Powell of Milwaukee, WI, and Curtis (Alicia) Simpson, of Crossett, AR; seven grandchildren, Terrial, Tamesha, Taylor, ThoNia, Kiara, Quintavia and Quintarious; one great grand-daughter, Jenelle; one god daughter, D’Arbonee Forte, and one special nephew Donovan Lambert; three brothers, Minister Johnnie (Gwen) Simpson, Tommie (Mae) Simpson and Roy (Beverly) Simpson of Monticello; three sisters, Annette (Robert) Gardner of Tillar, Clemy Lambert and Linda Simpson also of Monticello; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.