Webb City, MO - Hal Curtis Simpson, age 73 of Webb City, passed away at 9:58pm on February 8, 2026 with his loved ones by his side. He was born on August 16, 1952 in Webb City to Jack Curtis and Barbara Ann (Lanham) Simpson. Hal was a lifelong funeral director in the area, being raised from a young age to care for those experiencing grief and loss.

Hal was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Barbara, and his sister Liza Kay Willard Simpson. He is survived by his wife, Stefanie Simpson of Webb City; boys Austin (Amanda) Simpson and Adam (Taylar Morrow) Simpson, all of Webb City; daughters Stacey (Bo) Sampson and Sarah Simpson; grandchildren Caitlyn Meador, Connor Sampson, Jack Simpson, Wylder Simpson, and Presley Simpson; a great grandchild Ally; along with numerous extended family members including a niece, Melissa, of Carthage.

Funeral services for Hal will take place on Thursday, February 12th at 10:00am at the First Baptist Church. A visitation will occur from 5pm-7pm on Wednesday, February 11th at the same venue. Graveside services will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Webb City.

Services are under the personal care, love and direction of the Simpson Funeral Home directors and staff in Webb City. Expressions of sympathy and the sharing of memories may be posted on Hal's obituary at www.simpsonfh.com The family greatly appreciates your memories of Hal, and in the impact he has had on the families he served in over fifty years.