Ted James Simpson

Ted James Simpson 48, of Jonesboro, formerly of Paragould, died Thursday in Butler, Missouri. Ted was a Christian and worked for Burlington Northern Railroad. Survivors include his parents, Jerry and Sue Simpson of Paragould; brothers, Jerry Todd Simpson, Timothy Mark Simpson, William Paul Simpson, and Phillip Lee Simpson all of Paragould,other special people Mary ann Clary, Heather Clark, Chloe, Vicki Adamson, Linda Kurc, Jason Holt and countless others that Ted loved and cherised. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6-8 at Heath Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 1:30 P.M. at Heath Colonial Chapel with Rev. Kenny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Holt, Brad Young, John Colley, Steve Hays, Ronnie Dean Montgomery and Keith Moore. Honorary Pallbearers will be Burlington Northern co-workers, childhood friends and family. Memorials may be sent to the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society PO Box 1042. Jonesboro AR 72403. To sign the online register go to www.heathfuneralhome.com