Hal C. Simpson

Hal Curtis Simpson, age 73 of Webb City, passed away at 9:58pm on February 8, 2026 with his loved ones by his side. He was born on August 16, 1952 in Webb City to Jack Curtis and Barbara Ann (Lanham) Simpson. Hal was a lifelong funeral director in the area, being raised from a young age to care for those experiencing grief and loss.

Hal began his work in the funeral home as a young boy cutting the lawn, washing cars and changing light bulbs while working for his father. He was a 1970 graduate of Webb City High School. Shortly after high school, he attended Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in Texas, graduating the 1974 class. He quickly returned home to resume duties within the family business as the second generation of funeral directing.

Hal faithfully and whole-heartedly put his time and energy into the family business, while respectfully serving the families of our community with honesty, dignity, integrity, and trust. He had been very active in the Webb City community. He went to Boy's State his junior year in high school, sponsored by the Webb City American Legion. He served as Past-President of the Webb City Chamber of Commerce, Past-President of the Lion's Club and Past-President of the Boys and Girls Youth Baseball Association. Hal enjoyed the great outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing and golf.

Hal's well-known tenure in serving the community was second to none. However, at the end of the day, his family mattered the most to him. He was a loving husband to Stefanie D. (Haver) for over 28 years, and a proud father to his two boys and two girls. He left a lasting impact on his family, an impact which has inspired not only the continuation of the family business, but longstanding involvement in the Webb City community in the lives of his children.

Hal was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Barbara, and his sister Liza Kay Willard Simpson. He is survived by his wife, Stefanie Simpson of Webb City; boys Austin (Amanda) Simpson and Adam (Taylar) Simpson, all of Webb City; daughters Stacey (Bo) Sampson and Sarah Simpson; grandchildren Caitlyn Meador, Connor Sampson, Jack Simpson, Wylder Simpson, and Presley Simpson; a great grandchild Ally; along with numerous extended family members including a niece, Melissa, of Carthage.

Funeral services for Hal will take place on Thursday, February 12th at 10:00am at the First Baptist Church in Webb City with pastors, Kyle Beverlin, Dustin Burdin and Nathan Dawson officiating. A visitation will occur from 5pm-7pm on Wednesday, February 11th at the same venue. Graveside services will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Webb City.

The family recommends a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers to the Simpson Legacy Scholarship with the Webb City R-7 Schools Foundation, in care of the funeral home.

Services are under the personal care, love and direction of the Simpson Funeral Home directors and staff in Webb City. Expressions of sympathy and the sharing of memories may be posted on Hal's obituary at www.simpsonfh.com The family greatly appreciates your memories of Hal, and in the impact he has had on the families he served in over fifty years.