Lewis “Cooter” Simpson, age 80, of Trussville, AL passed away on July 25, 2016.
Lewis “Cooter” Simpson
Cooter loved his friends and family dearly and was dearly loved by all of them. Cooter had a passion for the community of Trussville the residence. He enjoyed working for the city of Trussville for several years before retiring as a public works director. He served on the fire department of Trussville and police department for over 50 years.
Lewis bonded deeply with those he served with at the fire department. He enjoyed working with them and spending time with them. Cooter will be greatly missed by so many.
He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Simpson; parents, Otis and Bertha Simpson and his mother-in-law, Pearl Whatley. Cooter is survived by his wife, Betty Simpson, of 61 years; grandson, Richard Matthew; brother, Jerry H. Simpson (Martha); sister-in-law, Patsy Stone (Joe); nephew, Jay Simpson (Emily) and their daughter, Alyson; nieces, Kristie Brown and Rhonda Sherwood and their families.
His funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 30th at Jefferson Memorial Chapel in Trussville. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow the chapel service, Reverend Norman Lecroy officiating.
21 Comments
Rachel Matthews Leonard
So sorry hear this..
Allen Kennemur
He was a great man. Always had wise words.
Lynne Easter Barden
What a great guy. RIP. Prayers for his family.
Renee Pierce
Praying for his family and the Trussville community.
Dana Simpson
Great man and family….sending prayers for them !
Billy Findeiss
Was he family Dana ?
Susan Watson Goodman
What a great man! Sending prayers.
Rose Mary
Cotter was like an icon to Trussville back in the day. He was always friendly and treated people respectfully. My condolence to the family.
John B. Shadrick
RIP Cooter.
Dana Simpson
He’s kin some how, just not sure how… They have lived at the end of our subdivision forever, just good people
Bree Dunn
So sad, I enjoyed working with him.
Jennifer Crumpton Smith
He was such a nice man. Sad loss for Trussville.
Robert Pannell
Great man and loyal to this city..
Terry Yerby
Anyone in the plumbing, hvac trade in the area knew cooter, he was a good man. I had association with him for many years. He’s in his new home now, Heaven
Philip Riggins
Cooter was the ole Trussville! RIP COOTER!
Diane Poole
Sweet man! He helped me so much when I went to work for the chamber. He will be missed!
Phillip Nelson
Cooter was such a nice, kind, gentleman. God bless his wife and family.
Lisa Roper Wright
He was a lifelong friend of my Daddys. We are saddened by his passing. Good guy.
Diane Byrd Wyatt
Prayers
Dianne Bobo-Carraway
Cooter was a terrific person and was always willing to help around city.
Prayers for Betty and family.
Mary Sue Stevens Landman
Nice man, nice family. RIP