Photo courtesy of Cunningham Funeral Homes - Colbert
Nov 8, 1963 - Jun 18, 2017
God has received another good man in heaven. I can imagine Virgil Metcalf and Kennett patting him on his back and saying welcome to heaven. I pray his loved ones find comfort in the arms of each other and strength through their love of God.
Glenda (Metcalf) Mahoney
June 24, 2017 | CARTWRIGHT, OK
My sincerest sympathies to all the family. May God grant you His peace at the trying time.
Susan Renfro
June 22, 2017 | Denison, TX
Sending prayers to the family. May God give you peace and comfort.
Joy Harter
June 22, 2017 | Kenefic, OK
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family...
Linda, Gail Phillips & Justinn Anderson
June 21, 2017 | Denison, TX
May God's grace and mercy provide comfort during this time of loss.
Patrick Baumgardner
June 21, 2017 | Sherman, TX
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.
Frances Wood
June 21, 2017 | Moriarty, NM
Mike Cuthbertson
June 21, 2017 | Sherman, TX
Jeaneen and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you in time of grief.May your memories bring you comfort.
Love you,Doc Simpson family
Barbara Simpson
June 21, 2017 | Denison, TX
Gary Lynn Simpson Sr., "Cotton", 53, from Hendrix, OK. Went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June18th 2017. Gary was born to Albert and Sina Beatrice (McAnally) Simpson in Denison, TX on 11/08/1963. Gary was married to Terri (Baumgardner) Schafer in 1980 and had 3 children together. Gary and Terri would later separate and Gary went on to marry Jeaneen (Thedford) Simpson on 11/10/2008 where their family grew with the addition of her 4 children. Gary is survived by his wife, Jeaneen (Thedford) Simpson, son Gary Lynn Simpson Jr and wife Ronee Simpson, Son Lucas Albert Simpson, Daughter Lanie Loretta Simpson, Daughter Jennifer Jones, Daughter Sheila Clinton, Daughter Leona Clinton and son Samuel Jones, grandchildren Sierra and Elizabeth Flowers, Gracie and Maci Simpson, Grant and Emma Brinkley, Summer, Joshua and Robin Burchfield, Jose Zapatta, Miles, Cole and Parker Jones and Shepherd Wood, Brothers Willie Simpson and wife Sharon, Chuck Simpson and wife Cindy, Dock Simpson and wife Barbara, Floyd Simpson and wife Michelle, Robert Simpson, Sisters Betty Worley, Margaret Ames and husband Dick, Peggy Gatlin and husband Kenneth and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. Gary was a devout husband and father and an honest friend. He will be missed for the smile on his face, the sound of his laughter and the love in his heart. Family night will be held on June 22, 2017 at Kemp Baptist Church from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Funeral services will be held on June 23, 2017 at Kemp Baptist Church at 10:00am officiated by Brother Billy Neal Jr., followed immediately by a graveside closing service at Kemp Cemetery. Flowers can be sent to CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOMES at 120 BURNEY ST., COLBERT, OK. 74733 or can be ordered online at cunninghamfuneralhomesok.com where condolences may also be sent to the family. The family has also opened a gofundme.com account under Gary "Cotton" Simpson for monetary donations to assist with funeral costs. The immediate family would like to extend a special thank you to Carl & Dustin Cunningham at Cunningham Funeral Homes for the support they have poured out to our family and is grateful for their compassion during these trying times. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cunningham Funeral Home in Colbert, Oklahoma.
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