Photo courtesy of J.W. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. - Cordele
Aug 28, 1950 - May 21, 2024
May God continue to Bless this family! Condolences to Rufus' Daughters and Grandchildren and other family members. Rest in Peace Rufus.
Mary Taylor
May 25, 2024 | Ashburn, GA | Friend
Blessings and prayers to the family in this time of grief.
Jerome & Ola Outlaw
May 25, 2024 | Cordele, GA | Friend
Group of 10 Trees
michael hayes
May 25, 2024 | Bowling Green, KY
Rufus was an easy person to love and I do love him still. Praying for comfort for family and friends.
Aunt Bettie
Bettie Greene
May 24, 2024 | Va Beach, VA | Family
Single Tree
Your Cousin, Brenda J Renfroe
May 24, 2024
My condolences to the family.
Magadalene Hodge Outlaw
May 23, 2024 | Cordele, GA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pastor Charles and first Lady Gale Perry
May 23, 2024 | Byron, GA | Friend
Love and blessings to the immediate family and friends of my dear cousin Rufus.
Charles E. Greene II
May 23, 2024 | Baltimore, MD | Family
Sending my condolences to the family. He was a friend of the family whom I remember from my childhood. May he rest peacefully.
Valerie Black
May 23, 2024 | Cordele, GA | Friend
United States Navy Veteran, Mr. Rufus Ned Simpson, Jr. of Hinesville, Georgia died Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at his residence.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the J. W. Williams Funeral Home in Cordele, Georgia. The burial, with military honors, will follow at the Westview Cemetery in Cordele, Georgia.
Everyone entering the funeral home for visitations or services is required to wear a mask and to practice social distancing. A mask must be worn throughout the stay. You must supply your own mask.
Rufus Ned Simpson, Jr. was welcomed to this world on August 28, 1950, in Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia. Rufus was a proud son of Rufus Ned Simpson, Sr. and Dorcas Charles. His parents, along with his brother, Tourgee Simpson precede him in death.
Rufus was a bright light who lived and enjoyed life to the fullest. Even as a young student in the public schools of Crisp County, his light was always shining. In 1968, he graduated from A. S. Clark High School. Upon the completion of high school, Rufus enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served his country with honor and distinction. Upon the completion of his tour, he was given an Honorable discharge.
Early in life, Rufus was introduced to the Lord at the Mount Zion First African Baptist Church. He was actively involved in the youth programs of the church. He was also a member of the choir. After moving, he united with New Day Community Church in Walthourville, Georgia.
Blessed with a genuine “gift of gab,” Rufus never met a stranger. Through his employment with the Cordele Police Department, a manager at Food Giant, and a custodian with the Crisp County School System, he built many lasting relationships always laughing, smiling and lending a hand to help.
A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he enjoyed precious family moments. He was enthusiastic about education and willingly encouraged those close to him to always do their best. A die-hard sports fan, win, lose, or draw, he would yell “his” Washington Redskins.
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, our bright light peacefully transitioned from this life to life eternal. Precious memories will forever be cherished by his loving and caring family: his wife, Katie Harmon Simpson of Hinesville, Georgia; his daughters, Opal (Richard) Hayes of Hinesville, Georgia and Olivia (Tyrie) Jones of Enterprise, Alabama; his grandchildren, Marcus (Keondra) Barrett, Leah Hayes, and Richard Hayes, II all of Hinesville, Georgia; his sister, Alverna (Fred) Thompson of Washington, DC; his mother-in-law, Jessie Harmon of Cordele, Georgia; his sisters-in-law, Ruby (Donald) Daniels, Rosa Harmon, Beulah (Garner) Morgan, Frankie Harmon, and Kasey Harmon; his brother-in-law, Freddy “Stony” Harmon; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends.
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