Robert Jerome Simpson

Robert Jerome “260” Simpson was born December 18, 1978, to Leon Collier and Mary “Dot” Simpson in Lawrenceburg, TN.

He departed this life on October 12, 2021.

He grew up in the Western Heights community. A place he always called home. Robert loved visiting his grandparents who lived in Lonsdale too. Robert had to face adversities being a double amputee. Also being away from home, he had to make tough decisions with the most difficult being to remove his mother from life support by phone. His mother, “AG” (his nickname for her) passed away without a final good-bye or I love you before he made back home.

It has been a short while since “AG” left this earth, and we think she opened her arms to welcome her son and say I’ve missed you and I LOVE YOU!

Preceded in death by his mother, Mary Simpson; grandmother, Bertha Mae Simpson; grandfather, Roland Simpson and uncle, Joel “Bear” Simpson.

Survived by brother, William “Lue” Simpson; sister, J. Marie “Turk” Simpson; nieces, Justus and Chantel Simpson; nephew, Jakobi; aunts, Katherine, Rose, and Cassie Simpson and Betty McHenry of Lawrenceburg, TN; devoted uncle, Edward “Leroy” (Jacqueline) Blair; a host of other family and friends to include favorite cousins, Shannon Hollingsworth, Terrance “Big T” Waters, Edwina Simpson, Tonya Simpson, Trivia Freeman and Dinah Simpson; god-sister, Rachel Farmer, special friend, Angie Key and his Rollin’ 60’s family. 

Saturday, October 23, 2021, a public walkthrough is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Open Door Church, 2806 Sherman Street, Knoxville, TN.  Social distancing and face coverings are required.  Funeral service to follow for immediate family and close friends.  All expressions of love may be delivered to the church the morning of the walkthrough.  Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com .

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