Jay Simpson Obituary
We bid farewell to Jay Simpson of Esmont, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 29, 2025 at the age of 55. Jay touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jay Simpson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Sr. Simpson and Marva Gray Simpson. He is survived by: his children, Ashley Rush-Howard (Vernon) of Ruckersville, Ariana Lee of Buckingham and Khaleb Pannell of Charlottesville, VA.; his siblings, Kenneth Simpson Jr. (Margie) of Arlington, Marnita Shepherd (Brian) of Charlottesville and Harvey Simpson (Lutrice) of Esmont, VA.; his grandchildren, Italiyah, Ariaan and Amariaan; his siblings' children, Scott, Demetrious, Drew, Danny, Nick, Morgan, Christopher and Jordan; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Zaya, Liu, Nova, Leo and Karter; his aunts and uncles, Steve Simpson of Lovingston, Frances Watkins of Charlottesville, Mary Simpson, Elizabeth Gray of Esmont, Norman Morris (Bug) of Charlottesville, VA, Cheryl Morris of Detroit, MI, Yvonne Watkins, Secelia Kelly and Raymond Morris of Philadelphia, PA.; and his cousin Theresa Jackson of Esmont.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church (8825 Chestnut Grove Rd, Esmont, VA 22937).