Roger Simpson

Roger Dale Simpson, son of the late Thomas "Lewis" and Alvia Cooper Simpson, was born Jan. 5, 1947, in Chaffee, Missouri, and departed his life Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at his home in Scott City at the age of 76.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a former security guard for Wolsey Security Co. and Westlake Rock Quarry. Roger was affiliated with Assembly of God Church.

On July 20, 1992, he was united in marriage to Barbara Wilson in Benton, Missouri. She survives of the home.

Besides his wife, survivors include two sons, Thomas Simpson of Cape Girardeau and Brian (Jennifer) Wilson of Old Appleton; brother, Jack Simpson of Chaffee; two grandchildren, Stephen Wilson and Taylor Wilson; stepgranddaughter, Brooke Smith; adopted granddaughter, Olivia Seabaugh; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service, with full military rites, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, with the Rev. Wayne Kinder officiating.

Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapels is assisting with arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.