CENTRAL CITY – Bobby “Pa” Simpson Sr., 87, surrounded by many of his loved ones, took his first step into Glory and saw the face of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday , December 8, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
Born November 27, 1938, to Daymon and Mary Sylvia Simpson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Lee Simpson; his sister, Nora Lynn Jenkins; his brother-in-law, Larry Jenkins; and his sisters-in-law, Loretta Simpson and Marsha Simpson.
In 1955, Bobby married the love of his life, Katheryn Simpson, and remained faithfully married, and deeply in love for the next 70 years. Bobby was a hardworking man devoted to providing for and caring for his family through the skill of his hands and the strength of his back. He spent many years working in the coal industry and later as a welder and fabricator.
Bobby was a member and deacon of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where he served faithfully and taught Sunday School for many years. His life was a testimony of steady faith, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion.
An avid outdoorsman, Bobby had a lifelong passion for hunting and fishing. He passed down countless lessons on catching fish and wing shooting to his son and grandsons. After retiring, he enjoyed spending his days working in the garden, caring for his dog Sassy, and shooting pool.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Katheryn; his daughters Bonnie (Ray) Daugherty, Becky (John) Johnson, and Barbara (Patrick) Fulkerson; his son Bobby “Bubby” (Tia) Simpson Jr.; and brother Larry Simpson. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Jamey (Sonya) Daugherty, Mark (Chasity) Geary, Melissa Geary, Chasitie (Mark) Smith, Mandy (Jamie) Lampton, Kyle (Haley) Geary, Ethan (Michelle) Simpson, and Shelby (Mason) Morris; and by numerous great and great-great grandchildren who dearly loved their Pa.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Bro. Jamey Daugherty officiating, assisted by Bro. Wes Davenport and Bro. Vernon Cook. Burial to follow at New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday after 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
