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Gene Simpson

Gene Simpson

September 13, 1933     ~     December 15, 2021

Bernal Eugene (Gene) Simpson, 88, of Glasgow, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at his home. Gene was born Sept. 13, 1933, in Cumberland County, a son of the late Dora Garner Simpson and D.B. Simpson. He worked in construction and loved fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his daughters, Jeanie Simpson, of Middleton, Wis., Teresa (York) Nunn, of Glasgow, Karen (John) Potter, of Bowling Green, Dana (Dewayne) Decker, of Glasgow, and Lisa Simpson Strange, of Glasgow; a son, Glen Simpson; eight grandchildren, Joel Robertson, Jennie Rodgers and Mary Helen Nunn, Josh and Jarrad Garrett and Molly Turner, Kat Strange, and Ashley Tabor; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Mary Rose Simpson and Fina Simpson; the mother of his children, Helen Simpson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a very special friend, Lois Sweitzer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters and their spouses, Willard (Lou Ann) Simpson, Ernest Simpson, Robert (Ida Belle) Simpson, Max Simpson, Morris Simpson, Earleen (Eddie Cecil) Scott and Norma (Paul) McKinney.

He chose cremation. A memorial graveside service will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the Burkesville Cemetery. Alternate expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Barren River Rod & Gun Club or Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Foundation.


Guest Register

8 Entries for Gene Simpson

  1. Barry and Faye Landrum says:

    Simpson family, we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep everyone in our prayers during this difficult time.

    Barry and Faye Landrum

  2. Donnie & Lori Miller says:

    Teresa & family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers…..

  3. Marsha Duvall Newport says:

    My sincere condolences to the family. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

  4. Marsha Duvall Newport says:

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  5. J. W. Garrett says:

    Dana [Josh, Jarrad, & Molly] and all the family, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences during this time of the year. I will always have a special place in my heart for the Simpson family. You will be in my prayers. [Jeanne Garrett]

  6. Robert E and Brenda Carver says:

    So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers….

  7. Janet Smith says:

    Thoughts and prayers go out to all extended family members.

  8. preston gooden says:

    To Glen,Helen and all the girls and all their families, so sorry to hear of Your loss. I talked with Him a little more than a week ago and He seemed to be fine. He was My friend as well as the rest of the family.