John Eugene “Jack” Simpson

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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  • Shari Coddington (Christy) Posted March 16, 2017 8:27 pm

    So sorry for your loss! Jack (Papa Dad) was a great man.
    RIP Jack you’ll be greatly missed! ?

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