Extracted from The Shreveport Times (Shreveport, LA)
Sunday, February 19, 2012

Chester Robert Simpson
March 10, 1934 - February 17, 2012

BENTON, LA - Funeral services for Chester Robert “Bob” Simpson, 77, will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in the Faith Chapel at First Baptist Church of Bossier City, Louisiana. Officiating the services will be our pastor and friend, Dr. Fred Lowery. Following the services, Bob will be lovingly laid to rest at Hill Crest Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2012, from 5:00-7:00 pm, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Our beloved “Papa” passed away on the morning of February 17, 2012, after a long and bravely fought battle with cancer. Although his passing was most unexpected, we have great faith that God's will was served and His plans for our Papa have truly been realized and fulfilled.

Bob was preceded in death by his mother and father, Eula and John Simpson. He leaves behind a devoted and loving family. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jean Kelly Simpson; three children, daughter Sandra Braddock, daughter and son-in-law, Sheri and Paige Searcy and son, Rob Simpson; three grandchildren, Ryder Miller, Somer Miller and McKenzie Simpson and , two sisters, Joyce Shepherd and Violet Key and husband Jack.

Bob was an exceptional man and he touched many lives with his kind spirit and great humor. Until his retirement, Bob worked for Builder's Supply for 18 years, and together with his wife, Jean, they began a local employment service in 1974, Jean Simpson Personnel Services. Affectionately known as “Coach,” Bob mentored and guided young people both on and off the field, serving as football coach and softball coach at Agnew Town & Country Day School. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend.

Honoring Bob as pallbearers will be Buzz Hancock, Lance Hudson, Cory Scott, Mike Toys, Brian Williams, and T- Dale Woolbert. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Geoge Chambers, Wayne Seals, Larry Teague, Jerry Whitecotton, and Whip Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made on his behalf to First Baptist Church of Bossier, 2810 East Texas Street , Bossier City, LA 71111