Smith-Jackson Funeral Home | Danville, KY

Obituary For Clyde Gregory Simpson

Funeral Arrangements

Funeral Service

Date: Friday, September 27, 2024

Time: 12:00 pm Noon

Place: First Baptist Danville

200 W. Walnut St – Danville, KY

Visitation: 11:00 am until time of service

Clyde Gregory Simpson, 69, was called to his eternal rest on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Ky.

Clyde Gregory Simpson was born August 24, 1955, to the union of Clyde Henry Simpson and Naomi Hamilton Simpson in Danville, Ky. Clyde accepted Christ and was baptized at First Baptist Danville at a young age.

Clyde graduated from Danville High School in 1973. He, along with others, was a proud charter member of the Black Student Union. Upon graduating high school, he attended Kentucky State University. Over the years Clyde was employed at several factory companies in Cincinnati, Ohio. Clyde was an avid book reader and U.K. sports fan. However, his true passion was the love for his family. He loved them dearly and always supported all their endeavors.

Clyde was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Daisey K. Simpson, and Sandra Simpson; and a dear friend Kittie Thomas. Clyde leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Latoya Higgins, Cincinnati, Ohio, sister, Minnie Frye, Danville, Ky. His grandchildren, Khaliya Curtis, Sr. Airman Melvin (Emma) Curtis IV, Kiajah Curtis, Kamil Curtis, and My’Sahn Smith. Great-grandchildren, Aminata Gaye, Aicha Gaye, and Leilani Curtis. Three nieces, Angela (Thomas) Ledford, Rhonda (Timothy) Grays, and Coletta (Kevin) Brown. His bonus children, Anthony Lynn, Jacqueline Higgins, Cortez Lynn, and Sharnell Higgins; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

The family ask us to post the following:

Family would greatly appreciation financial assistance for the funeral expenses of Mr. Simpson, if you are able to donate, please pay directly to Smith-Jackson Funeral Home. Thank You.

Guest Book

Minnie and all other family members and friends we are so sorry for your loss. Clyde was a very nice man. God bless you all during this difficult time now and in the coming days. Jackie & Kathleen M. Lewis

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RIP my dear friend and classmate you will be missed. Prayers for the family.

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Our sincere sympathy to all the family. May God give you comfort and strength through this time of sadness and in the coming days. Our prayers are with you. Tommy & Eva Gooch

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To all the family and friends of Clyde Simpson, I am sorry for your loss. Clyde was my DHS.'73 classmate. Praying now for you all now, Cindy Sowders Burns

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Rest in Peace Clyde, continued prayers for the FAMILY !!FREDA HARRIS AND FAMILY

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Our condolences to the family. Prayers for the family and friends. Michael & Gladys Faulkner

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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