Robert Lee Simpson, Sr.

Robert Lee Simpson, 70 of Four Mile, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Pineville Community Health Center. He was born in Bell County on October 14, 1955, a son of the late Charles E and Edna Lee Miller Simpson. Robert had been a coal miner for 32 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry Paul Simpson and Charles Simpson; and his sister, Sandra Kay Patrick.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Christine Simpson; daughter and son-in-law, Bethany and Sean Jump; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Lee and Jessica Simpson, Jr.; grandchildren, Zach Marlow, Kaydance Simpson, and Emmalee Simpson; great-grandchild, Logan Marlow; brothers, Michale Simpson and George Simpson; sisters, Terri and James Griffin, and Brenda Simpson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 PM on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde Patterson and Rev. James Griffin presiding. Music will be provided by Leonora Gray Warren and Stephanie Thompson. Burial will follow at the Simpson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Zack Marlow, Sean Jump, George Simpson, Jr., Steven Simpson, Johnny Patrick, family, and friends.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 12:00 PM until the funeral hour at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home in Pineville, which is honored to serve the Simpson Family.