Johnnie Placker Simpson Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Johnnie Placker Simpson of Lufkin, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 22, 2025 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sally Placker (Quarles) and John Henry Placker; her husband Ecta Arwine; her daughter Wanda Morton Johnson; and her siblings, Wallace Ray Placker, Charles Placker and Margie Louise Baker.
She is survived by: her son Larry Wayne; her daughter-in-law Kim Simpson of Lufkin; and her grandchildren, Jennifer Harris (Matt) of Lufkin, Shannon Simpson of Lufkin, Wesley Morton of Galveston and Wayne Morris of Longview. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Carroway Funeral Home (2704 S John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 26th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location.
