Thurman Ray Simpson passed away on Feb. 28, 2025.
He was born on Dec. 5, 1968, to Rudolph Simpson and Shirley (Spoon) Simpson. Thurman started building powerlines at the age of 16 and continued this line of work for numerous companies until his death. He was an Absentee Tribe member.
Thurman was preceded in death by his parents. Thurman is survived by two sisters: Lesa Simpson and Alex Blanchard of Tecumseh, and Flo Mann and Glenn Mann of Tecumseh; brothers: John Spoon of Shawnee and Roger Simpson of Oklahoma City; daughters: Lillie Simpson of Tecumseh, and Raechel Simpson of Tecumseh; two grandchildren, Hunter Simpson and Magenta Simpson of Tecumseh; nieces and nephews.
Tribal rites began Sat. evening, Mar. 1, 2025, at Brendle Corner with burial to follow at the Spoon Family Cemetery.
