Harry Simcox Jr., age 86, of Russellville, died Friday, November 4, 2022, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home.  He was born March 30, 1936, in Natchez, Mississippi to Harry Bullock and Willie C. Simcox.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Russellville, where he was a Deacon and taught Sunday School, was a member of the Gideons International, and served on the Pope County Fair Board for 45 years, the Pope County Equalization Board and the Russellville Civil Service Commission.  He was a project manager for Cargill and a United States Army Veteran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Margie Simcox; a daughter, Cherri Schauer; and a stepson, Greg Standridge.

Survivors include his wife, Jewel Standridge Simcox; a son and daughter-in-law, Jacob and Jonna Simcox of Russellville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Rick Polczynski of Tampa, Florida, Leslie Simcox of Russellville and Gwen and Gary Yerina of Russellville; a stepdaughter and her spouse, Jeania and Jerry Evans of Russellville; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Russellville with the Rev. Greg Sykes officiating.  Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.

A flag will be flown in his honor at the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Memorials may be made to Gideons International- Russellville Camp, Post Office Box 1604, Russellville, AR 72811-1604, or to First Baptist Church, Post Office Box 36, Russellville, AR 72811-0036.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.