Junior Alan Simpson

Dear Nina,I can't tell you ho shocked and saddened I was upon hearing of J.R.'s passing.I have so many great memories of him during and especially outside of work.It was so appropriate that he had that huge bear carved out of that tree stump in your backyard in Glencoe as he was a bear of a guy! Take comfort in the fact that his fantastic spirit will be with you and your family always. My most sincere sympathies and condolences from me and my entire family to yours. He will be sorely missed.

Nina,I was so shocked and saddened upon hearing of JR's passing.I had so many great times working with him and especially outside of work.He actually made work fun.It was so fitting that you guys had that huge bear carved out of that tree stump in your backyard in Glencoe as he was a bear of a guy!Take comfort in the fact that his fantastic spirit will be with you and your entire family always. I will follow this up with a letter as soon as I have the appropriate words. My deepest sympathies...

I worked for Jr a long time ago and considered him a friend and just a great guy. Always smiling, always happy and always brought a smile to my face whenever he popped into mind. Our love of music was something we always shared.

Junior was the most kind and gentle man and will be missed by so many.

My heart is broken for the Simpson family.

I was always eager to spend time with JR talking bass; his enthusiasm and care were contagious. It was an enormous pleasure to see him in an audience taking it all in. I regret not having more time with him and his warm spirit.

My deepest condolences to you all.