Jack R. Simpson

Jack R. Simpson, of Scottsboro, passed away on October 21, 2025. Services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Simpson is survived by his wife of 68 years, Linda Crowell Simpson; his daughter-in-law, Margaret Caldwell Simpson; daughter, Barbara Simpson (Steve) Richey; son, Thomas Carl (Michelle) Simpson; grandsons, Joshua Richey, Grant (Samantha) Simpson; granddaughter, Sandy Simpson; brother, Russell Carl (Judy) Simpson; a host of nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Mr. Simpson was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Hensley Simpson and Effie Mae Smith Simpson; sons, Danny Wayne Simpson, Randy Ray (Margaret) Simpson; brother, David Ray (Annie) Simpson; and nephew, Rodney (Kerri) Simpson.
Jack was born in Waverly, Tennessee, on May 19, 1939. He graduated from Waverly Central High School in 1957 before joining the United States Army. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Rhea Crowell, on September 28, 1957, and the newlyweds moved to Fort Cronkhite in San Francisco, California, where they had their four children before returning to Waverly, Tennessee, in 1962. They moved their family to Marshall County, Alabama, in 1973, where they eventually built a home on Lake Guntersville and have remained to this day. Jack wore many hats over the years and excelled at every career and hobby he set his mind to. His favorite job was in maintenance for Guntersville City Schools, where he dedicated many years before retiring in 2002.
He spent his retirement chasing his grandchildren, fishing, working in his shop, and building clocks to hand out to his cherished family and friends. He was renowned for his captivating stories of “the good ol’ days,” recounting decades-old memories with vivid detail. His family never tired of hearing his tales.