John Eugene “Jack” Simpson I, age 74, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away on March 11, 2017 at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Jack was born on December 30, 1942 to Eugene and Alma (Furgason) Simpson in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He graduated from Avoca High School in 1960. After graduating, Jack served in the Navy. Jack married Kate Griffith on February 17, 1968 in Omaha, Nebraska. Jack worked at Jensen Tire as a Master Mechanic and a Service Manager. He also worked as a Manager of Security Staff at ConAgra Foods in Omaha, Nebraska. Jack greatly enjoyed sharing his love of music LOUDLY with everyone. Kate passed away on February 6, 2009. After Kate passed away, he was reunited with his high school sweetheart, Carol Emmi.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, wife Kate, infant daughter Angel Jo, brother David, granddaughters Cassandra and Breanne.
Survivors include his significant other, Carol Emmi of Omaha, Nebraska; sons: Raymond James Finiff of Oakland, Iowa, Richard John Simpson and wife Jennifer of Lincoln, Nebraska, Eric William Luchsinger of Omaha, Nebraska, Lyle Dean Simpson of Shenandoah, Iowa; daughters: Michelle Marie Wise of Council Bluffs, Iowa, LaNaya Rae Jeanne Mahoney and husband Jay of Logan, Iowa; brother Michael Simpson and wife Cecilia of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 from noon until 2:00 p.m. at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the funeral home.
In Loving Memory Of
John Eugene “Jack” Simpson I
Born
December 30, 1942 Council Bluffs, Iowa
Entered Into Rest
March 11, 2017 Omaha, Nebraska
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2017
Hennessey Funeral Home
Missouri Valley, Iowa
Officiating Pastor Darren Martin
Musical Selections
“Please Search The Book Again”
“How Great Thou Art”
Honorary Bearers
Angela Mahoney Richard John Simpson
Casket Bearers
Casey Mahoney Jay Mahoney
Darrell Lee Budlong Lyle Simpson
Raymond James Finiff Billy Mahoney
Final Resting Place
Branson Cemetery
Loveland, Iowa
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So sorry for your loss! Jack (Papa Dad) was a great man.
RIP Jack you’ll be greatly missed! ?
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