Tommy Simpson November 16, 1941 – June 19, 2020

Tommy Simpson of Clarendon passed away at the age of 78 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Stuttgart. He was the second child born to Clyde and Winnie Simpson in Clarendon. Given the formal name of Thomas Davis Simpson, he was blessed to share childhood activities with two siblings, Robert and Linda. He received education in the local schools and became a 1959 graduate of Clarendon High School.

He began a friendship with a young lady by the name of Margaret Oldham. After a time of courtship, they chose to make a lifetime commitment of marriage. The sweet ceremony was performed by Rev. Ray Palmer on August 24, 1962, in the First Baptist Church of Clarendon. Tommy and Margaret have remained vital members of the community throughout the years. Their home was blessed with two children, Alan and Rhonda.

Born with an outgoing spirit and friendly nature, Tommy was well known among the community. Employed at the Clarendon Post Office for 42 years, he enjoyed the camaraderie with the local patrons. The task of helping each with their various postal needs endeared him to those he met daily. In time the day came that he would step away from public work and he and Margaret began to enjoy the simple life of retirement.

Tommy was a faithful member of the Clarendon First Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. Other community involvement included serving as a Past Master of Cache Masonic Lodge, on the Quorum Court, and as a baseball commissioner. He also enjoyed coaching baseball and a good round of competitive golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Simpson; son, Alan (Gina) Simpson, of Bryant; daughter, Rhonda (James) Boston, of Clarendon; a brother, Robert Simpson, of Searcy; a sister, Linda (Jimmy) Smallwood, of Cabot; four grandchildren, Clint Boston, Stephen Boston, Sydney Harrell, and Anna Simpson; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Service was Tuesday, June 23 at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home in Clarendon. Arrangements were Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home of Clarendon.