Ollie B. Simpson

Ollie Bernard Simpson, 73, of San Antonio, TX, succumbed to Pancreatic Cancer at his home surrounded by family on December 7, 2015. He knew Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. Ollie was born in Dime Box, Texas on November 18, 1942 to Steve Simpson and De Alma Lacy. He was reared by his grandparents Fred and Mary Lacy in Dime Box, TX. He also had two brothers, Steve Simpson, Jr. (deceased) and Aaron Simpson of Missouri City, TX. Ollie is survived by his wife of 46 years, Eria Jewell Simpson; his three daughters Rachel Sherman and Denise Simpson of San Antonio, TX and Jennifer Simpson of Houston, TX. There are several grandchildren including Marquice Covington, DeMarco Simpson and great granddaughter Dezarae Covington. He is also survived by a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. Ollie was an entrepreneur who started the Simpson Janitorial business with his wife, Jewell. This small business thrived over several decades that employed many minority workers. Ollie was also involved with improving his community. He saw that the at-risk youth in his community had no recreational activities during the summer months. Ollie, along with the Bexar County Sheriff's Department brought the San Antonio Spurs Drug-Free Summer Basketball league to Camelot II/ The Glen/Montgomery Area. This league gave at-risk youth a place to learn basketball, team building, as well as receive a hot lunch. For his tremendous work with the Spurs Drug-Free league, Ollie received the United Way Jefferson Award and JR/NBA/JR WNBA coach of the year, where he was featured in their calendar. Ollie was also a volunteer with the Montgomery Drive Volunteer Fire Department where he received the Pete Gillis Award, given to the volunteer of the year. Ollie did these things not for these awards but for his love of people. Ollie was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all. He will be greatly missed.