of Leslie, AR
June 5, 1925 - January 26, 2018
Jack Simpkins, age 92 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, January 26th, 2018 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. He was born in the community of Settlement in Shirley, Arkansas on June 5th, 1925 to Chester E. Simpkins and Essie Brown Simpkins.
Jack grew up in Shirley and joined the Navy at age 17. He served on the Battleship USS Pennsylvania during World War II in the South Pacific. After serving in the Navy, Jack attended auctioneer school and soon after began a lifelong career in the livestock business.
In 1955, Jack purchased the Searcy County Livestock Auction and relocated to Searcy County where he owned and operated the livestock auction company until its closure in 2009.
On January 26, 1972, Jack married Tollie Sissom McCallister. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially loved having his grandchildren and great grandchildren around him. Jack was baptized at the age of 44 and attended the Marshall Assembly of God for 46 years. Jack was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, cattleman and friend and will be dearly missed.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Essie Simpkins; his first wife, Earlene Stone Simpkins, his sister Martha and her husband Judon Hawley, his niece Donna Ann Hawley Hall and brother-in-law Richard Blough.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Tollie Simpkins of the home; children, Steve McCallister and wife Beth, Randy McCallister and wife Freda, Karen Treadwell and husband Stephen and Jeff McCallister and wife Tammy; sister-in-law Pauline Stone Blough; grandchildren, Garrett McCallister and wife Susha, Evan McCallister and wife Andrea, Trevor McCallister and wife Tiffany, Brandon McCallister and wife Trina, Dustin McCallister, Kala Prochazka and husband Jeremy, Heather Bohannan and husband Jessie, Ryan Treadwell and wife Bailey, Melissa Freeman and husband Heath, and Kristina Goodwin and husband Kyle; nephews, Mike Hawley, Mike Hall, Jim Blough, Tim Blough and wife Sherian; nieces, Pam Blough Gasaway and husband Randy, Kay Blough Branscum and husband John, Kathy Blough Reyes and husband Luis; 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; several great nieces and great nephews and a host of cousins, family and friends.
Arrangements are by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas.
Funeral services for Jack will be 2:00 PM Sunday, January 28th, 2018 at the Assembly of God Church in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Phillip Clark, Bro. Mike Hawley and Bro. Benny Brown officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Evan McCallister, Brandon McCallister, Dustin McCallister, Dillon McCallister, Jace Bohannon and Ryan Treadwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Hawley, Mike Hall, Jim Blough, Tim Blough and Jeff Hall.
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12 Condolence(s)
Chris lawrence
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
I worked for jack hauling cattle he was the first person to let me work with a big truck and he would work you hard but he worked just as hard as we did
Debbie Blackwell Mcdaniel
Monday, January 29, 2018
Jack was a staple in the city of Marshall and all of Searcy County.
I will always remember his friendly face and smile when he was at the sale barn or if I met him out in public. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for all his family
Kathy Blough Reyes
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Love you guys, and am sending prayers your way. I wish I could have been there to celebrate his wonderful life with my family and join in in the sharing of wonderful memories. A Searcy County Icon has returned home to his loving Heavenly family, and what a wonderful celebration, I am sure is going on there now. We will miss seeing you for a time, Uncle Jack, but I have no doubts, we will meet again; for I believe in Christ and His saving atonement, and I believe Christ when He said that for us He took upon Him all of our pains, sorrows, and sins. He did this in our behalf. And though our sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. He did all this in our behalf, so that some day, we may return and stand before our Father in Heaven and be welcomed home. Hallelujah,hallelujah!
Love you, guys.
Kathy Blough Reyes and family
Cheryl Hensley
Sunday, January 28, 2018
This community and surrounding ones too are sadden by the loss of Jack. He was a well respected cattleman and family man. During my childhood, the name Jack Simpkins was known to every household, and held in high esteem and that's how I will always remember him. We were so lucky to have Jack Simpkins, a good man who brought life to this and other surrounding communities. Rest in Peace Jack, I will never forget you, and your awesome salebarn. Sending prayers for Miss Tollie and family. Larry & Cheryl Hensley
John Holly Kemp
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Sweet sweet man. You will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting you. Take care of the Lords herd. Rest in Peace Dear Man.
Victoria French
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Jack was a wonderful man. He was a man with a big heart and cared for everyone he met. My prayers are with him and his family.
Julia Hernandez
Saturday, January 27, 2018
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. I personally know the loss of a loved one, and the pain can seem overwhelming. However I found comfort in the Bible's promise for the future. Acts 24:15 speaks of a resurrection, a time when God will reunite us with our loved ones again! I hope this helps bring some comfort in this time of sorrow.
Rebecca Patterson
Friday, January 26, 2018
Mrs. Tollie and Family:
My heart is made sad today when I learned of your loss. He was a man that knew his business and I am certain he never met a stranger. I remember many years ago of going to the Sale Barn with my Dad and I absolutely loved it and I guess that is one of the reasons I love livestock to this day. My Dad thought he was a great person. My Mom told me today of how he felt about him and memories are great. My prayers are with you and your family I know it is never easy. May God grant you peace and comfort during the days ahead and just know God is great and our hope is solid and strong in Him. Our loss is heavens gain, God Bless!
Coy & Sue Horton
Friday, January 26, 2018
Tollie and Family Our thoughts , prayers and sympathy are with you at this time . Jack will be missed.
Sandra Fowler Farmer
Friday, January 26, 2018
Jack has been a friend to our family for many many years. He and my daddy were good friends and we very much appreciated him for attending daddy’s funeral 2 years ago. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Gary and Sandra Farmer
Albert & Anna Maze
Friday, January 26, 2018
Sorry to hear about Jack. Tollie, we will be praying for you and your families. God bless and comfort you in this time.
Sharon Jackson-Jones
Friday, January 26, 2018
So sorry for your lost. I remember Jack as child and growing up. He was always kind to us Jackson children ...