Frankie Dwayne Simpson

Frankie Simpson ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by McKnight Funeral Home Inc on Mar. 7, 2026.Frankie Dwayne "Pudge" Simpson, 41, of Parksville, Kentucky and formerly of Crab Orchard, Kentucky passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 after injuries sustained from an automobile accident. He was the husband of Jennifer Denise Caldwell Simpson whom he married on July 19, 2008. Born on April 27, 1984 in Danville, Kentucky, he was the son of Lisa G. Simpson and Frankie Wayne Wilburn. Dwayne never met a stranger. He was widely known for being a hugger who gave the best hugs. He loved his family dearly and treasured the time he was able to hang out with each one. He enjoyed playing video games, basketball, throwing frisbees with his sons and going fishing. He enjoyed petting Piper, his French Bulldog.Survivors Include:Wife of 17 years, Jennifer Denise Caldwell SimpsonTwo Sons: Myles Brennen Simpson and Layne Titus SimpsonHis Mom, Lisa G. SimpsonHis Dad, Frankie Wayne & Wife, Edna WilburnSister, Addie WilburnBrother, William Smith, III and Fiance' Brittney HinkleMaternal Grandmother, Darlene HassonPaternal Grandmother, Faye & Husband, Oliver PoffNephews, Weston Smith and Jeremy CaldwellUncle: Jeremy SimpsonAunts, Kathy Bryant, Babbie Simpson, Sheila (Joey) Bunch, Donna (Paul) Clark, Cathy (Eddie) AperFather & Mother in law, Gary and Willena CaldwellSister in law, Susan CaldwellPreceded in death by Grandfathers, his two papaws, Clyde Simpson and Bill WilburnFuneral Services will be Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel at 147 Main Street, Crab Orchard, Kentucky 40419Bro. Stephen VanHook will be officiatingA private family burial will be held at Parksville CemeteryPublic Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until 2:00 PM Funeral Service Time on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel.Active Pallbearers Include: Myles Simpson, Will Smith, Jeremy Simpson, Jerry Shelton, Ryan Volk, Wesley Bryant, Lance Getter, & Dustin GetterHonorary Pallbearers include: Layne Simpson, Jeremy Caldwell, & Weston SmithIn Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Dwayne Simpson Memorial Fund in care of McKnight Funeral Home, P.O. Box 97, Crab Orchard, Kentucky 40419To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.