Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Edward Simpson, II, age 50, Telford, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 9, 2016 at his residence.
Mr. Simpson was born in Wurzburg, Germany and lived most of his life in Washington County. He was the son of Ronald & Sara Simpson, Jonesborough.
He was a loving husband, son, uncle, brother and friend. Ronnie enjoyed hiking, camping, Tennessee football and being with friends and family.
Mr. Simpson was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ed & Hazel Simpson and maternal grandparents, Arthur & Dorothy Kofoid.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Tammy Lehew Simpson, Telford; daughter and son-in-law, Ashley & Joshua Callahan-his sons, Mason & Dylan Callahan, all of Jonesborough; grandchildren, Kaydence and Aiden Brown; step son and daughter, Ethan & Desirae Lehew; sister, Laura Grindstaff and her husband Jerry; niece, Lynsayann Gentry and fiancée Aaron Gibson; great-niece, Maggie Gentry; step-son, Justin Delp & his mother; nephew, Logan Richie, whom he loved and raised as his own son; several uncles, aunts, cousins, and all his friends at Southeastern Freight Lines.
Funeral services will be conducted 8:00 pm Friday, July 15, 2016 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Chaplain Jim Spina, of Corporation Chaplains of America, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 11:00 am Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Bumpass Cove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family & friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pat Summitt Foundation 520 West Summit Hill Dr. Suite 1101 Knoxville, TN 37902.
Ronnie will be missed. I always enjoyed talking with him over the years when he would deliver to Home Depot Kingsport. May his family and friends find peace and comfort in the coming days.....
07/13/2016
Cousin Maria & Tom in PA
Although it has been a long time since Ronnie and
I have seen each other I will alway remember him
with love. To all his family and friends who will
miss him everyday, I send heartfelt sympathy. May
you remember only the good times and keep those
times close to your heart.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Simpson family. Ronnie, may you rest in peace.
07/13/2016
Carol Cunningham
It will not be the same not having him come in the door asking
where's my paperwork I've got to go or it's time for a Dr Euf
always telling us the phones are to quite. Ronnie you are and
will always be missed by all your family at Southeastern..
Ronnie I will always remember you. I love you cousin. May you
rest in peace.
I will always remember Ronnie as a sweet caring person. He will be remembered by Alexis Jones also, he was her riding buddy on the Lemon Twist at Dollywood. Ron-dog will be missed!!
Gone but not forgotten, rest in PEACE my friend!
07/12/2016
Melanie Hargis White
I knew Ronnie since the days of East Tennessee
Transportation over 17 years ago. He was always a
happy cheerful person that just enjoyed life and
was glad that he had a great career and friends at
Southeastern Freight lines! To all his trucking
friends I hope you have many happy memories to
help you thru this sad time.
Ronnie I know its been a while since we seen each other. You had grown-up to be a wonderful son and father. You will be missed more than you could ever imagine. Love you Kathy,Zach,Sarah,Jason and Aubry-Lou. And Aunt Pat in spirit.
