P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Lucius Juan Simpson
August 22, 1941 - February 4, 2022

Lucius Juan Simpson

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Lucius Juan Simpson, age 80 of Monticello, Arkansas passed away February 4, 2022. He was born August 22, 1941, to the late Martha Simpson and Arceola Simpson, Sr. in Monticello, Arkansas. He attended Drew High School. He was a very hard worker. He took great care of his family and friends. For over 40 years until retirement, he was one of the few African Americans who owned a logging business in Southeast Arkansas. In his prime, he was one of the top loggers and earned many awards and accolades in the logging industry. He loved watching westerns, spending time with family, and hanging out with friends. He was a great storyteller and he absolutely loved baseball. His favorite team was Los Angeles Dodgers. He loved the game so much he began and sponsored a travelling softball team in his community of Coleman, Arkansas.
Juan is preceded in death by both of his parents Arceola Simpson Sr. and Martha Simpson; three brothers, Johnny Simpson, Proma Lee Simpson, Arceola ''AC'' Simpson, Jr.; former wife, Pearlene Dodds; two sisters in laws, Mary Simpson and Mae Lois Dodds; two brother in laws, John T. Jones and Neander Rowlett; and a niece, Nicole Miller-Cook.
He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Kassonya Simpson, Felicia Simpson-Griddine (Sedrick) of Monticello, AR; two sons, Fernando Simpson and Felix Simpson (Andrea) of Monticello, AR; five sisters, Carrie Collins of Detriot, MI, Mae Ruth Jones, Linda Kaye Simpson, Mae Lee Miller (Jerry), and Onnie Simpson all of Monticello, AR; four brother, Charles Simpson of Bensenville, IL, David Simpson (Marilyn) of Taylor, MI, Sammy Simpson Sr., and Eugene Simpson (Dale) all of Monticello, AR; eleven grandchildren, Trammell Grant of Morrilton, AR, KaLene Simpson (Ky) of Tampa, FL, Sedre'Auna Griddine of Dallas, TX, Tyler Simpson of Tallahassee, FL, Kaitlin Simpson of Mabelvale, AR, Taurus Simpson of Conway, AR, Audrea Simpson, Adruna Simpson, Chasity Simpson, Antorious Simpson and Terica Wormley all of Monticello, AR; three sister in laws, Ora Rowlett, Sarah Everett (Wade), and Lillie Simpson all of Monticello, AR; 17 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends who loved and miss him dearly.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Chapel in Monticello, AR. Burial will follow the service in Green Mount Cemetery in the Coleman Community.
For more information and to sign the guestbook please visit www.stephensondearman.com

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Service
Celebration of Life
Saturday, February 12, 2022
at 11:00 a.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Interment
Green Mount Cemetery
Hwy 277 N.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(10)

  1. Divine Deliverance Church
    The members of Divine Deliverance Church would like to express of most sincere condolences to the Simpson family in your time of bereavement. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
  2. Lewis Rafter
    To my friends and the family, you have my condolences. I pray that God continues to bless and strengthen you now and in days to come.
  3. Barbara Benton
    So sorry for your loss.
  4. Angelia Childress-Domineck
    My sincere Sympathy and Condolences go out to Kassonya Simpson and Felicia Simpson-Griddine and Mr. Juane Simpson's entire Family.
  5. Annette Holmes
    Thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time. May God bless each of you.

    Annette Holmes
  6. Jo Ann Smith-Lee
    Prayers to the entire Simpson family, may God give you comfort and strength in the days to come.
  7. Marchell Leonard
    Sending our prayers to the entire Simpson Family.
    From: Birdie Leonard and Family
  8. Stephanie Lambert
    You will be truly missed. Your family have my condolences.
  9. Marie Jackson
    Our condolences to the Simpson’s. We are truly going to miss uncle Juan ❤️. He was always the life of our family gatherings. Never without words ! Always so cheerful. Everyone would get at least one good laugh when he came. May God’s Blessings continue to be with each one of you. Much Love !!❤️
  10. Melanie Rawls
    No more pain! Prayers to the entire Simpson family God will give you strength

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