Graveside service for Dexter Simpson, 63, of Salem, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m. (EST), Monday, September 21, 2020, at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 Highway 165, Ft. Mitchell, AL 36856, Reverend Elijah Lamar will officiate. Public viewing for Mr. Simpson will be Sunday, September 20, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CST)

SFC Dexter Simpson, son of the late Mr. Idell and Mrs. Helen Johnson Simpson, was born September 29, 1956 in Columbus, Georgia. At an early age, he confessed Christ and united with New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika (Marvyn Community), Alabama. He served faithfully as a Deacon.

Dexter graduated from Beauregard High School Class of 1974. He served his country in the United States Army and in the Alabama Army National Guard for over twenty-two years. He was employed with Fieldcrest for almost twenty years before becoming an Owner Operator lease with Jag Trucking Company. He enjoyed working in his yard, in his shop, going to drag car racing and spending time with family. On Monday, September 14, 2020, he departed this life at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama. He was preceded by: his sister, Clorenzia Simpson.

Those left to cherish his loving memories include: a devoted wife of forty-two and a half years, Janice Simpson of Salem, AL; three daughters, Tiffany (Roy) Doolittle of Opelika, AL, Crystal (Douglas) Stephens of Gardendale, AL and Stephanie Simpson of Salem, AL; four grandchildren, Janeisa Doolittle, Bryce Stephens, Jaleigha Doolittle and Bryan Stephens; one brother, Randy (Shelia) Simpson of Salem, AL; five aunts, Lula (Leroy) Toliver of Dallas, TX, Rose Nell Hodge of Salem, AL, Margie Fears, Mavis Melton, and Armetta Johnson all of Opelika, AL; three uncles, Major Simpson, Lonnie (Julia) Simpson both of Salem, AL and Joe Johnson of Phenix City, AL; one sister-in-law, Darlene (Larry) Favor of Montgomery, AL; two nephews, Frederick Lewis of Sandy Springs, GA and Tyree Simpson of Salem, AL; five nieces, Tameka (Terrance) Johnson, of Salem, AL, Courtney (Josh) McGhee, Brandi Simpson both of Phenix City, AL, Ashley Simpson of Columbus, GA and Daphne Simpson of Salem, AL; a host of great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and many friends.

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