Grover Simpson, 77, of Kennett, MO, passed away on August 2, 2025, at home. Grover Simpson was born on June 15, 1948, in Heth, AR. He had a passion for life and loved everybody. He is preceded by Governor Lee Simpson, Sr., Katie Mae Simpson, Dr. Willie Mae Pete, Governor Simpson, Jr., and James Simpson.

He is survived by his life partner Saprina Hamilton.

He is survived by his children: Dr. Katina Simpson Ray, Tanya Jennings (Marwin Jennings, Sr.), Rochelle Moss (Dr. Quinton Moss), Sharmane Evans (John Evans), Grover Simpson, Andrea Williams (Jacob Williams), Grotayshia Simpson, Grotez Simpson, Somaria Simpson, and Shamane Simpson.

His grandchildren: Khrystan Jennings, Khayla Jennings, Marwin Jr. Jennings, Joseph Evans, Joy Evans, Jessica Evans, Quinton Moss, Jeremiah Moss, Micah Moss, and Leilani Watson-Simpson. Great grandchildren: Kholbi Jennings and Khennedi Jennings.

His siblings: Dorthy Simmons (Jesse Simmons), Tereasa Jones (Willie Jones, Sr.), Gerald Simpson, Anthony Simpson, Jacqueline Jefferson (Donald Jefferson).

His nieces and nephews: Tameca Simpson-Groves (Clayton Clayton Groves), Nathaniel Pete, Willie Jones Jr., Monique Morgan (Robert Morgan) , Antonio Simpson, Daryl Simpson, Timothy, Jamila Simmons, James Hurst, Gary Simpson, Toni Simpson, Destin Simpson, Akila Simpson.

A celebration service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 12 p.m. at Hayti City Park. 300 E. Broadway Street, Hayti, MO, 63851. Cards, flowers, or donations may be sent to 2219 W. Maud Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.