of Bono, AR
July 16, 1967 - March 3, 2025
Patrick Royce Simpson, 57, of Bono, AR, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. He was born July 16, 1967, in Jonesboro. Royce served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as an orthotist for Snell Prosthetics and Ortho. He loved hunting, fishing, sports car meetups with the Arkansas Z Club, hiking, canoeing and football, especially watching the Chicago Bears.
Royce was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Simpson, and his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Royce include his wife of four years, Retia (Burden) Simpson; his mother, Patricia Manus Pyles; a son, Ryan (Rachel) Simpson; a daughter, Kayla (Jason) Knight; two grandchildren, Rivers and Ashton; a sister, Stacy (Cary) Thompson; and a nephew, Jared (Liz) Thompson.
A memorial service will be held at Walnut Street Baptist Church, 1910 Scenic Rd. Jonesboro, AR 72401, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, beginning at 2:00pm with Will Nicholes officiating.
Arrangements by Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
I worked with Royce years ago and he was always a kind hearted man who always had a smile and a laugh. My condolences to his family.
Ryan and Rachel,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I always liked him. May God be with you both.
Stephanie Neely
I only knew him for a short time and never could sell him a car, but he was always nice to me.
I am so very sorry for your loss, Retia. Please contact me via facebook if there is anything i can do for you. <3
My Condolences. Rest in Heavenly Peace, Royce.
I know Royce will be missed.
I am so sorry.
Sending love and prayers.
So sorry for your lose. Royce trained my son when he started at JP&O.
Praying for the family during this loss.
So sorry for you and your families loss. May he rest in peace.
Prayers for you all at such a difficult time. May God’s grace cover you and hold you.
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for all of you during this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! Love you guys!
Royce’s family, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. May God bless you with His richest blessings of peace and comfort. I love this family and he will be greatly missed!
Glenda Lane
Patricia, we’re so very sorry for your loss, praying for your peace and comfort.
Shelby, Joey and David Gillihan
Prayers to the family and friends of Royce. He was a great person. He always was nice to me in school and helped me in football he will be missed.
Ryan I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I will be praying for you and your family
RIP Royce! Grew up beside him and his family in Bono he will be dearly missed! God bless you all! Prayers for the family!
Dear Patricia and family,
We want to extend our deepest condolences to your family at this time. We know this is a difficult time, but may you cherish all the moments you'll had with him and find strength in God and each other in the days ahead.
Heartfelt condolences,
Katheryn, Kristine and Danual
We are so sad to hear of Royce's passing. Praying for peace and comfort for his family during this difficult time.
Patricia, So sorry to hear about Royce. My boys went to school with him. Prayers for you and your family.
Dear Rita and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loved ones passing my prayers and thoughts are with you all in the days ahead!
Ryan, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I weep for you and your family. I know he was proud of the son that you were and the man you have become Sending prayers and hugs with all my heart. Love aunt niece
Jeannie and I are heartbroken to hear about Mr.Royce's passing. When we met Royce, we met a fun,happy go lucky and intelligent fella who loved his wife Mrs.Reita and was energetic about life,love and his little red sports car that he and Mrs. Reita needed me to come help get it working one weekend day. So my beautiful bride and I drove from Coldwater, Mississippi to Little Rock,Arkansas and We made the day of socializing and having fun. Mr.Royce will be definitely missed and the memories shared with him with all will live on forever in the hearts he touched. May God comfort and watch over his family and friends in Jesus's Name, Amen.
I am so sorry to hear of Royce's passing. During our teenage years, he was always a joy to be around and always seemed to have a smile on his face. My prayers for comfort and peace, goes out to the family.
Patricia I am so sorry for your loss of Royce. May God surround you with his mercy, grace, and peace.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family
Stacy I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's comfort for you and your family
I was saddened to hear about Royce. Praying for all of you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am a high school classmate of Royce and remember him as a kind, happy guy and so well liked. Prayers of comfort for the family.
Prayers for the friends and family of Royce. I went to school with Royce and always enjoyed being around him.
Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
I am so very sorry about the passing of Royce. He was always so sweet and I never saw him without a smile. My heart goes out to each one of you.
I'm so sorry and will lift you upin my prayers, Patricia.
Prayers for All Friends & Family. Royce was a Sweet guy. He was Loved and will be missed by many.
R.I.P Royce
Sorry to hear.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
I am wishing you and your family Retia peace. Hopefully the memories you shared with him will get you through this difficult time!
Retia our family is praying for each of you. We are so very sorry and will continue to ask God to bring you comfort and peace. We love you.
Tyreia McKelvey and Brenda Harmon
Retia,
My sincerest sympathy to you and Royce's family. Praying God comforts all of you with strength, grace and mercy. I love you.
We are so sorry for your loss
We are so very sorry for your loss of Royce. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Robin and Leeann Castleberry & Family
Ms. Patricia, I am very sorry to learn of your loss. We are not supposed to outlive our children. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia, Stacy, Retia, Ryan, & Kayla my thoughts & prayers are with you all. My heart breaks for each of you. Royce was part of our special little neighborhood when we were all kids. I will always remember all of our special moments. Patricia was the best mom that 1 could ask for & treated the rest of us like we were special too!! Sending big hugs to you Patricia & may God ease your pain & sadness.