Tommy Eugene Simpson

Tommy Eugene Simpson, age 62, of Henderson, KY, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Deaconess Henderson Hospital. Tommy was a 1979 graduate of Henderson County High School. He had previously worked for Teknor Apex Company for several years before taking a position at Perfection Hydraulics Company. Tommy participated in the men’s softball league and bowling at Echo Lanes when he was younger. He was a huge St. Louis Cardinals, Louisville Cardinals, and Miami Dolphin fan. Tommy had been actively involved in the girls softball association for over 30 years. He had been president of the 5–6 year-old league for the Henderson Girls Softball Association for over 15 years. Whether it be umpiring, coaching, chalking the fields, or whatever needed to be done, Tommy was hands on at the Newman Park softball fields. Many people supported Tommy and his health issues over the last few years. He never gave up on his girls at the fields and as soon as his health permitted, he was back dressing the fields for the next game. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents Harley “Gene” and Doris Simpson, grandmother Alberta Smith, brother Bobby Simpson, niece Ashley Simpson, and mother-in-law Carolyn Turpin. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Kristia Simpson of Henderson, KY; son Bryce Simpson and his wife Lauren of Henderson, KY; daughter Bailey Simpson of Henderson, KY; brother Ronnie Simpson of Evansville, IN; grandchildren: Libby, Max and Wilder Simpson; several nieces and nephews, and his special little buddy Cameron. Relatives and friends are invited to Tommy’s Life Celebration from 1:00 p.m. until the service time on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with Tim Wilkerson officiating. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Deaconess Wound Services, Dr. Alex Dela Llana, and Dr. Nathaniel Liu for their excellent care. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to HGSA Tommy Simpson Scholarship Fund at any Field and Main Bank or can be mailed to PO Box 5 Henderson KY, 42419-0005. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com

Tommy Eugene Simpson

January 11, 1961 - August 7, 2023