Gearld "Jerry" Leroy Simpson

Gearld (Jerry) (Spooky) Leroy Simpson passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025. He was born on October 16, 1939, in Scottsbluff Nebraska to Earl and Freda Simpson.

Jerry started his adventures moving to Casper Wyoming at the age of 3. He attended Natrona County High School. He was involved with ROTC while attending high school. He has 5 children from his previous marriage: Karen, Gerald (JR), Terry, Laura, and Sherry.

Jerry married Melva Loy Chitwood on April 17, 1982. They have been happily married for 43 years.

Jerry enjoyed being involved in multiple bands in both California and Wyoming. He played the guitar and sang. His children have fond memories of songs such as Me and Bobby Mcgee, Tell Laura I Love Her, and These Boots are made for Walkin.

Jerry’s early work life was diverse and included positions in sales, construction, trucking and appliance repair before ultimately beginning a career in oil and gas. He started at Amoco in Casper, transferred to Standard in California to return to Casper and helped with the startup of Little America Refinery. He retired from the refinery after 40 years ultimately retiring in 2005 from an extensive career in oil and gas.

Jerry was an avid family man. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and taking cruises with his family and friends. Jerry belonged to two camping groups that Melva and Jerry traveled with extensively. He loved road trips (“it's only this far on the map”). He felt blessed to see multiple countries and even the Statue of Liberty. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church.

Beloved husband, father, grand-father, great grandfather and great, great grandfather. Preceded in death by his mother Freda, father Earl, sisters Roselyn and Laurella, son Gerald (JR) and two granddaughters Jennifer Riddle and Ashley Simpson. Survived by his beloved wife Melva Simpson and children Karen (Jon) Riddle; Eryc, Kevin, Tommy, and Sara. Terry (Theresa) Simpson; Noel, Brittney, Aleczandra, and Tristen. Laura (Gene) DuQuette; Allysa, Trevor, Christina, and Shelby. Sherry (Jason) Wiley; Jaci and Embyrlee; James Simpson and Spencer Simpson (JR’s children). And two stepchildren Judie Chitwood; Jesse, and Tim Chitwood. 43 great-grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Saturday September 13, 2025, at 1pm Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions. His service will be live streamed at the scheduled time. Please see his services at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc1NzM2OTM0MDM3OTYwNyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw== Immediately followed by a reception at 5000 CY Avenue.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the University of Utah burn center or your favorite charity.

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