Charles "Ed" Edward Simpson
of Little Rock, AR
February 11, 1948 - September 25, 2019
Dr. Charles Edward Simpson 71, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on September 25 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Little Rock on February 11, 1948, to the late Charles and Marie Simpson. He was preceded also in death by his first wife (Helen) and their three daughters (Kelli, Kristy and Amanda).
He is survived by his cherished wife of 30 years, Pam; a daughter, Callie (Jay) Davidson; a son, Page Rochelle; grandchildren, Tyler Reynolds, Cole Reynolds, Madison Hamilton, Rhys Rochelle and Sophie Rochelle; brothers, Steve (Laura) Simpson and David (June) Simpson; sister-in-law, Connie (Roger) Kubli; brothers-in-law, Mike (Candy) Jackson, Curtis Jackson; father in law, Ervin Wallace; and nieces and nephews.
Ed was selfless and lived to please God. He was a great example of a man who followed God, and there is no doubt his legacy followed him into Heaven. He is loved and admired by so many for his unwavering faith and his servant's heart, in spite of the many difficulties he faced in life. More than anything, he desired to bring others to know Jesus as he did. He served as pastor of several churches, the latest of which was Calvary Baptist in Little Rock. He worked tirelessly on numerous boards and committees for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention and the Pulaski Baptist Association.
In addition to serving as a Southern Baptist minister, he was passionate about serving his country. He was a proud veteran of the Gulf War and was the first Arkansas Army Reserve Chaplain to be selected to and graduate from the U.S. Army War College. He was the first military chaplain to become a Board-Certified Hospital Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains. He served in Desert Storm, Operation Provide Comfort, and Operation Noble Eagle.
Burial will be on Monday, September 30th, at 9 a.m. in the Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery in North Little Rock. The memorial service will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service.
Memorials can be made to Calvary Baptist Church (5700 Cantrell, Little Rock, AR 72207) for the Building Fund.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com