James Douglas “Doug” Simpson (November 29th, 1949 – March 28th, 2026)

James Douglas “Doug” Simpson, age 76, of Samantha, Ala., passed away March 28, 2026, at Glen Haven Health and Rehabilitation, where he was a long-term resident.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Terry Oswalt officiating. Burial will follow in Piney Woods Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Magnolia Chapel North.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Simpson; parents, Samantha and Brady Simpson; brother, Brady Simpson, Jr.; sisters, Martha Nell Barrentine, and Fannie Jane Swindle; and son-in-law, Terry Cushen.

Survivors include his daughters, Rebecca Cushen, Mary Clanton (Greg), Tammy Smith (Bryan), and Lisa Gann (Jason); grandchildren, Kristie Yerby (Nathan), Samantha Smith (Josh), Sidney Olmstead (Michael), Joseph Barksdale (Madison), Gage Lowery, Brady Lowery, Rosie Adams, Jace Gann, and Cassie Hartley (David); and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Doug spent most of his life in the Samantha (Sterling) Community. He was a logger and truck driver by trade. He spent his days providing and caring for his family. He was a man of few words, but his actions showed the depth of his love. He enjoyed his work because he got to do what he loved, and that was spending time outside in the fresh air and driving “Big Trucks” as his children and grandchildren liked to call them. He loved his family and community, and he will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

The family would like to thank the staff and residents at Glen Haven for supporting James and taking part in his life.

Pallbearers will be Brady Lowery, Gage Lowery, Lane Smith, Josh Smith, Joseph Barksdale, and Scott Bigham.

Honorary pallbearers are Hospice of West Alabama.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of West Alabama.