Larry Eugene Simpson passed away from prostate cancer on Saturday, December 24, 2023, at Timber Ridge in Eureka. Larry was 83 years old.

He was born March 26, 1940, in Sparks, Kansas to Chester “Jody” Simpson and Fern “Billy” Simpson.

Larry and his family moved to Humboldt County in 1957 where he attended Fortuna High and graduated in 1959. In 1963 Larry got hired at Pacific Lumber Company and retired in 2000 as a saw filer.

Larry and his brother and best friend Boots loved playing music together. They were a musical family and enjoyed getting together as often as possible for jam sessions. Larry enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to jazz music. One of Larry’s favorite past times was watching NASCAR racing. Larry would call his son Ron every Sunday to let Ron know that either a Chevy won, or NASCAR was helping Ford. Larry had a fantastic sense of humor and was clearly a Chevy man. Larry enjoyed and took pride in all his vehicles. Another pastime Larry enjoyed was watching movies such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and movies that involved actors Burt Lancaster and Jack Nicholson. Larry loved jumping into his red Chevy truck and driving wherever his heart desired. One of his favorites and most frequently visited areas was the Avenue of the Giants.

Larry is survived by his son Ron Simpson of Eureka; his daughter Jennifer Harrison of Redding; his son Jack Simpson of Fortuna; grandson Jody Simpson of Japan; grandson Corey Edwards of Utah; granddaughter Karissa Sousa of San Diego; granddaughter Taylor Fournier of Sacramento; grandson Jacob Fournier of Fortuna; and longtime partner Donna Moore-Silvera of Eureka. He was preceded in death by his mother Fern “Billy” Simpson, father Chester “Jody” Simpson; brother Elwin “Boots” Simpson; sisters Betty Morton and Terri Varela.

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