Joseph Lee Simpson

Joseph Lee Simpson, 50, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his home. 
 
Born in Illinois on December 11, 1975, Joseph was the son of Mark Helmick of Illinois and the late Billie Ann (Pirtle) Fredrick. He worked as a cashier at the Peoria Chiefs Stadium in Peoria, Illinois, before moving to Murray. 
 
Joseph is survived by his father, Mark Helmick of Marquette Heights, Illinois, his wife, Bridget (Krigner) Simpson of Murray; children, Keegan Simpson of Hardin, Caleb Simpson, Alyssa Simpson and Faith Simpson, all of Murray, Katy Taylor, Sebastian Simpson, Shawn Simpson, and Jason Abraham, all of Illinois.  He is also survived by brothers, Roy E. “Eddy” Simpson, Jr. of Pekin, IL and John (Victoria) Simpson, of Streator, IL; nieces, Alexis and Brooke Simpson; and nephews, Samuel and Matthew Simpson.        
 
In addition to his mother, Joseph was preceded in death by his guardian, Roy E. Simpson, Sr.; a sister, Christina Simpson Hamoum; and grandparents, Charles Pirtle and Arlene Frye Pirtle.   
 
The family plans to remember Joseph privately, with no public visitation or funeral service being held at this time.  
 
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Simpson. Please share your messages of condolence by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.