Robert Jerome Simpson, age 68, of Palmetto, AL passed away October 31, 2020 at his residence. Memorial services will be 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glen Kennedy officiating and Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation will be immediately following the service at the funeral home.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Mervin and Avie Lou Cooper Kelley and Robert L. and Eliza Emmaline Simpson; uncles, Sonny Kelley and Hal Kelley and cousins, Ronnie Kelley, Russell Kelley and Rodger Kelley,
Survivors include his sons, Robert Dustin Simpson (Julia) and Dallas Jacob Simpson (Amanda); ex-wife and caretaker, Pam Wann Simpson; father, Robert L. Simpson, Jr.; mother, Doris Kelley Keasler; two grandsons, Abel Simpson and Knox Simpson; granddaughter, Dalana Jo Simpson; step-granddaughter, Kamdyn Driver; three sisters, Vonda Robertson, Bonnie Crowe and Samantha McCrackin (Brian); brother, Robbie Simpson (Lisa); two aunts, one uncle, four nieces, two nephews and a number of cousins.
Jerome was born October 19, 1952 in Millport, Alabama. He retired from Alabama Power Company in 2012 with forty plus years of service and was a veteran of the U. S. National Guard.
Honorary Pallbearers are Gabby and Gary Kelley, Kenny Kelley, Michael Cooper, Billy Wayne Peeks, Danny Jo Kelley, Brian Kelley, Adam Latham, Justin Brock and Joe Holmes.