Vernon Simpson, 78, of Sweet Home passed away Tuesday. He was born in Coppers Gab, Arkansas to Fay Robert and Stella Elizabeth (Wilson) Simpson.

His family moved to California in 1950. In enlisted in the United States Army in 1959 and served for four years. After being discharged he lived in California and Texas. He moved to Sweet Home in 1986.

Vernon worked for Plantation Foods in Waco, Texas, long hauled for Elite Fleet and was a Log Truck Driver for Valley View Logging.

He enjoyed reading mysteries and Louis L’Amour books. He loved riding motorcycles and metal detecting.

Vernon is survived by his sister Karen Nelson; and six nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Joyce Nelson; and brothers: David and Bobby Simpson.

Memorial service will be 2:00 pm Saturday October 30th at Sweet Home Pentecostal Church of God. Burial will take place at Brownsville Pioneer Cemetery.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com