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Simpson, Bennie Wayne

Male 1926 - 2010  (84 years)


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  1. 1.  Simpson, Bennie Wayne was born on 24 Apr 1926 in Sulphur Bluff, Hopkins County, Texas; died on 1 Jun 2010 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 6 Jun 2010 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Retired Truck Driver
    • Reference Number: SIMP.W001
    • _FGRAVE: 53172738
    • Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Company K, 3d Battalion, 38th Regimental Combat Team, 2d Infantry Division, United States Army
    • Funeral: 6 Jun 2010, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Note from Ella Mix: Daddy always claimed both his grandmothers were of Indian descendant can't make that connection

    He was a retired truck driver and a U.S. Army WWII veteran having served in the African & European Theatre taking part in the D-Day Invasion at Normady. He attended Calvary Baptist Church, was a member of Flora American Legion Post #14, and lifetime member of Flora VFW Post #14 and Flora Moose Lodge.

    Wayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, garden and yard work, and driving his 18 wheeler when he worked.

    Military Service:
    In an conversation with Carl Wayne Gray, Wayne stated:

    "I served in World War II as an infantryman with the 2d Squad, 1st Platoon, Company K, 3d Battalion, 38th Regimental Combat Team, 2d Infantry Division commanded by Colonel Booze. My service number was 36909427. I saw action in Hoellenthal before the Rhine River in Germany during the Battle of the Bulge (December 1944). I was awarded the Sharpshooter Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, the World War II Victory Medal, the European Theater Offensive Ribbon with 5 campaign stars, the French Fourragere, and a Presidential Unit Citation."

    Died:
    Died at home.

    Buried:
    Buried with military honors

    Bennie married Bricker, Vivian Grace on 19 Mar 1946 in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky. Vivian (daughter of Bricker, Ralph Orville and Hudson, Goldie Mae) was born on 29 Mar 1928 in Hogan, Iron County, Missouri; died on 16 Jun 2019 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Simpson, H.O.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Simpson, Ella Mae  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Mar 1951 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Nov 2019 in Cisne Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Nov 2019 in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Simpson, T.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Simpson, R.W.S.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Simpson, H.O.Simpson, H.O. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bennie1)

    H.O. married Smith, L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Simpson, L.G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Simpson, V.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 8. Simpson, H.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 9. Simpson, B.W.B.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Simpson, Ella MaeSimpson, Ella Mae Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bennie1) was born on 28 Mar 1951 in Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 18 Nov 2019 in Cisne Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried on 23 Nov 2019 in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SIMP.E001
    • _FGRAVE: 204864396
    • Funeral: 23 Nov 2019, Cisne Christian Church, Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois

    Notes:

    68-year-old Ella Mae Mix of Cisne, went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 18 with her sons by her side at Cisne Rehabilitation Health Care Center.

    Ella was born March 28, 1951 to Bennie and Vivian Grace (Bricker) Simpson at Flora, Illinois. She married Ronald L. Mix June 27, 1969 in Flora, Illinois and they enjoyed 40 years together, he preceded her in death February 8, 2009.

    Ella loved helping people and was a registered nurse in Texas and Clay County. She enjoyed taking photos and studying genealogy. She was often requested to bake cakes for friends and family. Ella would often set for hours watching the family’s horses. She was a member of Cisne Christian Church and strong supporter of Clay County Relay for Life.

    Ella is survived by three sons, Travis (Shannon) Mix of Cisne, Illinois, Justin Mix of Iuka, Illinois and Jed (Hope) Mix of Jonesboro, Illinois; one sister Pattie (Eber) Bright of Cisne, Illinois; three brothers Herbert (Lois) Simpson and Thomas (Margaret) Simpson both of Flora, Illinois and Robert “Speed” (Lisa) Simpson of Ingraham, Illinois. Nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.

    Ella was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Ronald.

    Funeral service will be 12:00p.m. Saturday, November 23rd at Cisne Christian Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 12:00 at the church. Burial will be in Bunker Cemetery.

    Memorials may be given to Clay County Cancer Crusaders.

    Ella married Mix, Ronald Leroy 'Ron' on 27 Jun 1969 in Oak Street Baptist Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Ronald (son of MIX, John Elmer and Smith, Alice Grace) was born on 21 Jan 1946 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 2009 in Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried on 13 Feb 2009 in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Mix, T.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Mix, J.G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 12. Mix, J.S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Simpson, T.R.Simpson, T.R. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bennie1)

    T.R. married Smith, M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Simpson, K.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. SIMPSON, T.R.T. Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Simpson, R.W.S.Simpson, R.W.S. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bennie1)

    R.W.S. married Fulk, L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. SIMPSON, T.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Simpson, A.W.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Simpson, L.G. Descendancy chart to this point (2.H.O.2, 1.Bennie1)

  2. 7.  Simpson, V.L. Descendancy chart to this point (2.H.O.2, 1.Bennie1)

  3. 8.  Simpson, H. Descendancy chart to this point (2.H.O.2, 1.Bennie1)

  4. 9.  Simpson, B.W.B. Descendancy chart to this point (2.H.O.2, 1.Bennie1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Simpson, M.S.W.  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 10.  Mix, T.L.Mix, T.L. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ella2, 1.Bennie1)

    Family/Spouse: Porter, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    T.L. married Kell, K.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Mix, C.K.  Descendancy chart to this point

    T.L. married Day, S.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Chandler, A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Chandler, A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 21. Chandler, B.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 18. Mix, C.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 22. Chandler, E.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 23. Mix, T.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 11.  Mix, J.G. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ella2, 1.Bennie1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, H.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Baker, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Mix, G.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. MIX, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 12.  Mix, J.S.Mix, J.S. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ella2, 1.Bennie1)

    J.S. married Abercrombie, H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Mix, P.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Mix, B.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 13.  Simpson, K.M. Descendancy chart to this point (4.T.R.2, 1.Bennie1)

    Family/Spouse: Marchetti, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Marchetti, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 14.  SIMPSON, T.R.T. Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (4.T.R.2, 1.Bennie1)

    T.R.T. married ?, A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. SIMPSON, G.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 15.  SIMPSON, T.R. Descendancy chart to this point (5.R.W.S.2, 1.Bennie1)

    Family/Spouse: Ashlock, P.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Ashlock, J.C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 16.  Simpson, A.W. Descendancy chart to this point (5.R.W.S.2, 1.Bennie1)


Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Simpson, M.S.W. Descendancy chart to this point (9.B.W.B.3, 2.H.O.2, 1.Bennie1)

  2. 18.  Mix, C.K. Descendancy chart to this point (10.T.L.3, 3.Ella2, 1.Bennie1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. ?, C.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 19.  Chandler, A. Descendancy chart to this point (10.T.L.3, 3.Ella2, 1.Bennie1)

  4. 20.  Chandler, A. Descendancy chart to this point (10.T.L.3, 3.Ella2, 1.Bennie1)

    Family/Spouse: Beisley, B.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 21.  Chandler, B. Descendancy chart to this point (10.T.L.3, 3.Ella2, 1.Bennie1)

    Family/Spouse: Farrar, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 22.  Chandler, E. Descendancy chart to this point (10.T.L.3, 3.Ella2, 1.Bennie1)

  7. 23.  Mix, T.L. Descendancy chart to this point (10.T.L.3, 3.Ella2, 1.Bennie1)

  8. 24.  Mix, G.Mix, G. Descendancy chart to this point (11.J.G.3, 3.Ella2, 1.Bennie1)

  9. 25.  MIX, C. Descendancy chart to this point (11.J.G.3, 3.Ella2, 1.Bennie1)

  10. 26.  Mix, P.Mix, P. Descendancy chart to this point (12.J.S.3, 3.Ella2, 1.Bennie1)

  11. 27.  Mix, B.Mix, B. Descendancy chart to this point (12.J.S.3, 3.Ella2, 1.Bennie1)

  12. 28.  Marchetti, C. Descendancy chart to this point (13.K.M.3, 4.T.R.2, 1.Bennie1)

  13. 29.  SIMPSON, G.A. Descendancy chart to this point (14.T.R.T.3, 4.T.R.2, 1.Bennie1)

  14. 30.  Ashlock, J.C. Descendancy chart to this point (15.T.R.3, 5.R.W.S.2, 1.Bennie1)



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