Joseph "Joe" Richard Simpson of Bland, Missouri, formerly of Cherryville, MO passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the age of 66 years. He was born August 7, 1947 in Steelville, Missouri to the late John Thomas Simpson and Lillie Arnetti Oxendine Simpson.

Joe was in law enforcement as a police officer for several years in Missouri, Kansas and Texas. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He loved to fish and hunt. Joe also enjoyed shooting guns, carpentry and collecting lottery tickets.

He is survived by his son, Richard Simpson and girlfriend, Kate Speiser of Chicago, IL; three daughters, Colet Davis and husband Mark of Bland, MO, Lynette Scott and boyfriend Sean Debeaubien of Sedalia, MO and Flecia Stewart and husband Brett of Owensville, MO; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; one brother John Simpson, Jr. and wife Liz of Cuba, MO; two sisters, Ruth Hill and husband Elgie of Cuba, MO and Betty Sterling of Steelville, MO;; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruby Christenson; and brothers, Dale and Dennis Simpson.

The Family received friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO.

A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Special music of "Mansion over the Hilltop" was sung by Richard Ryerson. Other music of a medley of hymns was sung by Bob and Carol Coleman. Special memories were shared by a granddaughter, Chandra Cannon.

Honored to be honorary casket bearers were Jake Cannon, Kelly Goines, Carl Baker, Denny Lea Simpson, Andrew Simpson and Jesse Hemby.

The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.