The Life of
Robert Simpson Sr.

"To be absent from this body
is to be present with the Lord"

On January 7,1958 a handsome boy was born to the late Luella Simpson and the late Clarence Sole in Minter, Alabama, and he was named Robert Simpson after his father, the late Emanuel Simpson Sr.

Robert was raised in Minter, Alabama by Boe and Polly Cole, where he attended Emanuel M. Brown Training School. Robert later moved to Lake Harbor, FL and finished his education at Glades Central Community High School.

Robert was a very quiet and easy-going person who loved his family and others.

Robert transitioned from life to death on July 12, 2024. He will meet his son, Octavious Simpson; grandson, Ta'Chaun Simpson; four brothers, Wade Simpson, Andrew Simpson, Emanuel Simpson Jr, and Evan Soles; two sisters, Pauline West and Martha Soles; and two brothers-in-law, James Willingham Sr. and Richard McGrew.

Loving memories of Robert will forever be cherished by his two sons, Robert Simpson Jr and Antoine (Zenobia) Simpson Sr; one daughter, Krystal (Sean) Garrick; grandkids: Te'Sharra Simpson, Tionne Simpson, An'Tasia Simpson, Antoine Simpson Jr, Major Simpson, Au'Tajah Simpson, Artavious Simpson, Jatavius Simpson, Tay'Veon Bethea, Octavia Simpson, Amarriah Simpson, Octaviani Simpson, Krishawn Garrick, Great Grandson: Aerionte Jones Jr; Stepmom: Virginia Simpson; seven sisters: Ada Willingham, Bessie McGrew, Marie (Anthony) Raphael, Bernice Simpson, Ann Smiley, Sheila Blackshear, Lannie Swan; seven brothers: Patrick (Bonita) Simpson, Nathaniel Simpson, Clifford (Elaine) Simpson, Mitchell Simpson, Leneal (Tracy) Simpson, Percy (Edna) Andrews, Willie Soles; one sister-in-law: Judy Simpson; special friends: Arlene Simpson, Mariah Smith and close friend, Steven Bines; and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins.