James L. Simpson, III

James L. Simpson III, 84, of Georgetown, Indiana, formerly of Louisville Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. Jim was born August 11, 1938, in Princeton, Kentucky, to the late James L. and Elizabeth (Williams) Simpson. Jim grew up in the family home on Southern Parkway and graduated from Louisville Male High School. In 1962, he graduated from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, in Louisville, Kentucky. Jim worked with the Corp of Engineers, the Small Business Administration, and retired as an administrative law judge for Social Security in the Office of Hearings and Appeals. Through the years, Jim enjoyed traveling locally and internationally. He was a member of the Male High School Hall of Fame, University of Louisville Alumni Association, Kentucky Bar Association, Kentucky Historical Society, Kosair Shriners, High Twelve Club, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, Grand Lodge of Kentucky, F.& A.M., and the Civil War Roundtable.

Jim, with his wife Carol, settled in eastern Jefferson County in the early 1960s where they raised their three children. Jim was a member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church on Browns Lane, joining the church in the 1960s and actively involving his children in many of the church's activities.

Jim enjoyed spending time with his family and especially enjoyed family meals. His kind and gentle nature allowed him to reach out to friends and family needing legal counsel. He always willingly gave his time and talents for those in need.

His reflections and observations on human nature were one of his trademarks. His opinions were valued and he often shared his sage advice and wisdom (at times whether you asked for it or not). He was notorious with his children for his speech on “needs and wants” when they were growing up.

Jim was a fan of legal shows, detective/mysteries, enjoyed reading history, and listening to a wide array of music, with New Orleans Jazz being his favorite.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents James L. and Elizabeth Simpson, his sister Betty Simpson, and two infant great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Carol S. Simpson, three children Cheryl Simpson Fekete (John), Scott Simpson, and Glenn Simpson (Teresa). Jim had five grandchildren, Kyle Fekete (Stephanie), Amy Fekete Webber (Eric), Erin Goodman Naiser (Nick), Justin Goodman (Monica), Amanda Simpson Haas (Kip); eight great-grandchildren, Cole and Olivia Fekete, Eli and Luke Webber, Sterling and Aleena Naiser, Oliver and Olivia Goodman.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 319 Browns Ln. Louisville, KY, 40217 or Kosair Charities of Louisville, 982 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY, 40217.

In keeping with his wishes and his love of New Orleans Jazz, there will be a Jazz celebration of Jim’s life at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven. Please wear colorful clothing and bring a colorful umbrella for the short procession to the gravesite.

Visitation at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Rd. on Friday January 13, 2023 from 2-4 and 5-7 and a celebration of life Saturday January 14, 2023 at 11:30, with a short procession to the mausoleum at Resthaven Cemetery following the service.