Dennis Eugene Simpson
Dennis Eugene Simpson
Funeral services for Dennis Eugene Simpson, 61, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 12, 2021 in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Simpson passed away at 8:01 a.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born June 16, 1959, at Harrisonville, Missouri, to James Edward Simpson and Dorothy Mae Smallwood Simpson. On August 8, 1980, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Gina Davis. Mr. Simpson was the owner of Dennis Simpson Backhoe Service. Dennis loved to talk, he never met a stranger and was the most honest and fair person there was. He strived to be and was the best backhoe operator in town. He was a very loving son, husband, father, PaPaw and brother. He was everybody’s PawPaw. Dennis loved his wife dearly and cared for all of her needs; the five little pains in his butt were his world. He was especially proud of his sons as well as his two daughters-in-law.
He is survived by his wife, Gina Simpson; two sons, Bradley Simpson and wife, Kasey and Travis Simpson and wife, Kari, all of West Plains; five grandchildren, Addison, Austin, Anna, Gage and Axel; his mother, Dorothy Simpson, West Plains; two brothers, Jimmy Simpson, Gamaliel, Arkansas and Joe Simpson, Pomona, Missouri; two sisters, Brenda Brotherton and husband, Doug, Pomona, Missouri and Cathy Klein, West Plains; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and everyone that considered him their PawPaw Dennis.
His father, one sister, Karen Coursey, great-niece, Alison Barnes, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jim and Bonnie Davis, three brothers-in-law and special friend, George Skaggs, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
LARRY ANITA DALTON BRENDA AND TIMMY PEOPLES
February 9, 2021 @ 4:22 pm
DEAR GINA AND FAMILY
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
THE PEOPLES
Teresa romans
February 9, 2021 @ 6:49 pm
Godspeed Dennis.
Tina Reynolds
February 9, 2021 @ 7:59 pm
Jimmy and Brooke so sorry for your loss. Tina Reynolds
Sandy & Mark Rees
February 10, 2021 @ 11:16 am
Words can’t even express my heartache. I’ve know Gina and Dennis since childhood. And always felt both were good friends. Not the ones you see daily but you knew they were a phone call away. Dennis is in my first memories from kindergarden up. My sorrow and heart goes out to the Simpson family. God sure will have an amazing angel in his possee now!
Pam Fredrick
February 10, 2021 @ 1:09 pm
Gina and family,
Garry and I are very sorry to hear the passing of Dennis! Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless!!
Susan York
February 10, 2021 @ 2:35 pm
Kasey and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We send prayers for peace and comfort to your dear family.
Brad and Susan York
Justin and Amanda Rutledge
February 10, 2021 @ 4:03 pm
Gina and family,
We are so saddened to hear of Dennis’s passing. He was always so fun to be around, and was a great man. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Geneva and Owen coffel
February 10, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
Geneva and Owen Coffel,sending our thoughts and prayers to you Gina, Brad and Kasey and the rest of this dear family Dennis will be missed by many
Janet Parker
February 10, 2021 @ 5:22 pm
Brenda and Jimmy so sorry to hear about Dennis. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Love you both
Janet Marsh Parker
Delores Horner
February 10, 2021 @ 9:44 pm
Love and prayers to you and all the family. He was a good man.
Mark Ford
February 10, 2021 @ 9:49 pm
Prayers for peace & comfort to you and your family Joe
Barbara Cook
February 19, 2021 @ 8:47 am
Gina, kids & families, I was so very sad to learn of Dennis passing. We were so thrilled when we found out you all were going to be our neighbors. Dennis proved to be a good one. I’m sure his wings are wide and white as snow and I’m sure the prints he left in your hearts are deep. May God take care of you all and ease the hurt.
Wanda
February 10, 2021 @ 10:04 pm
Gina, I wish I could be there for you and the family. I told friends today how much it meant to me, the day ya’ll stopped by to see Daddy in the home. l trust God will wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you. Remember His promise that we will meet again. Your Mississippi family will be praying for you. I love you, Wanda
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
February 11, 2021 @ 5:42 am
Simpson family, we are so sorry for your loss. I remember Dennis from his high school year. I pray that God will keep and comfort you all.
Shea Reeves
February 11, 2021 @ 8:51 am
You all are in our thoughts and prayers for strength and peace during this difficult time. Dennis was always kind and caring. He will be greatly missed!
Dynise Nettles
February 11, 2021 @ 10:01 am
So very sorry.Really gonna miss Dennis such a good man.God bless all the family Jim Dynise Nettles
Diana Haeffner
February 11, 2021 @ 12:57 pm
Gina, I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Alice Chamberlain
February 11, 2021 @ 1:01 pm
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. May God heal your pain.
Kathy Beaty
February 11, 2021 @ 3:26 pm
Brenda & Jimmy and family,
So sorry to hear of Dennis passing. May he rest in peace.
Cherish his memories.
I have fond memories of us all at Junction Hill.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy (Bray) Beaty
Karen Moffis
February 11, 2021 @ 7:07 pm
So sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Truog
February 11, 2021 @ 7:18 pm
Sorry for your loss! Nick, Sandy, Aaron and Aadon Truog . Nick’s Drain Cleaning and Honey Bee Septic. May God comfort your family!
Craig and Sherri Cromer
February 11, 2021 @ 7:42 pm
He will be missed in so many ways and by so many folks. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Debbie Pettit
February 11, 2021 @ 8:29 pm
Brad, Kasey, and kids, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my heart and thoughts. I love you all.
Sandy Thomas Whitworth
February 12, 2021 @ 12:56 am
Gina I’m so sorry. Dennis was a great person
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Prayers for you and your family
Terry Reid
February 12, 2021 @ 9:06 am
So sorry to hear of Dennis’ passing. He was one of my students when I taught at Junction Hill. He was such a good kid, worked hard at whatever he did and was an outstanding athlete. He and his siblings were a delight to have as students. We had some really fun times.
Lisa Manion Meade
February 12, 2021 @ 11:49 am
Gina & family,
We are so sorry to learn of Dennis’ passing. He and Jonathan always liked to razz each other. Many prayers for you and yours.
Jonathan & Lisa (Manion) Meade
Virginia Bryan Collins
February 12, 2021 @ 11:32 pm
I remember the Simpson family from when we were growing up and they went to our church, Lost Camp Baptist Church. Loved that family. Wonderful part of my childhood. RIP Dennis.
Michelle Pruiett
February 13, 2021 @ 11:56 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Although, I never met him…I know how hard it is to lose a loved one. You are in my thoughts and prayers Mrs. Simpson and Joe, as well as the rest of the family.
WANDA HUNTER
February 14, 2021 @ 12:23 pm
BRENDA SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, PRAYERS FOR ALL OF THE FAMILY.
Carol Gewin
February 15, 2021 @ 8:44 am
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort and peace in the memories you hold dear.
Renee Stephens
February 15, 2021 @ 8:55 am
Words cannot express our sadness for the loss of our great friend, who was more like a brother. He was one of a kind. He always enjoyed teasing and joking with ya. I’m gonna miss that so much.
Sending love, hugs, and prayers to all of his precious family.
Love,
Greg and Renee
Donna Good
February 22, 2021 @ 1:27 pm
Gina, Brenda, Kathy, Dorothy, Joe and Jimmy,
I just found out about your loss. I am so sorry to hear this. Dennis was a good man. I can see his big smile now. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. ?
Joe Driscoll
March 1, 2021 @ 7:03 am
So sorry for Dennis in passing. We graduated High School together. Then as life goes, people go their separate ways. But I always seen Dennis working, say hello, and go on our ways. But there is no doubt that he was a Missouri boy, hardworking, caring for others, and all around good American man. Be praying for the family.