Curtis L Simpson

Curtis Larry Simpson, age 80, of Lampasas, passed away on July 26, 2024. Larry was born on September 30, 1943, in Greenway, AR to Emil Simpson and Edith Book Simpson where he spent his childhood and teen years. He graduated from Greenway High School in 1961. After graduation he tried out for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team. He did not hear back from the team, so he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Soon after enlisting, he got the call that he had been selected for the team, but it was too late as he had already committed to serve his country. Larry went on to serve three years at Ft. Hood, Texas. He met his wife Janice Cook in Lampasas at the drive-in. They married in 1964 in Lampasas. After an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, he worked several different jobs until he attended Central Texas College. He then attended Tarleton State University and graduated in 1973 with a degree in accounting. He worked for Hill Country Community Actions and Arrow Trailways until his medical retirement in 2003. Larry's joy in life was coaching his daughters, nephews and grandchildren in Little League Baseball and Softball, including championship runs. His love for travel led to his sides career as a charter bus driver for Arrow Trailways for many years. He works for Arrow Trailways and took Larry all around the country. He was a member of Broad Street Church of Christ; he volunteered his time as a bus driver for church events and outings. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Janet Simpson Orem, granddaughter Carlie Ward, brothers Don Simpson and Wendell Simpson, and sisters Bessie Fielder and Caroyln Burris. Larry is survived by his wife, Janice Cook Simpson of Lampasas, Texas, daughter Marla Simson Ward (Rodney) of Cedar Park, Texas, grandchildren Alex Simpson (Claire); Brandyn Lee of Lampasas, Marlan Smith (Justin) of Seaford, DE, and Macie Ward of Cedar Park, Texas, great-grandchildren Bradly Smith and Kaylee Smith, Sister Maggie Brigman (Bill) of Campbel, MO, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Pallbearers will be Alex Simpson, Brandyn Lee, Rodney Ward, Calvin Orem, Justin Smith, Jeremy Cook, Joshua Cook and Matthew Boswell. Larry will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him, Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Homes of Lampasas. Please view Mr. Simpson's online memorial at www.heritagefuneraltx.com

Curtis L Simpson

September 30, 1943 - July 26, 2024