SIMPERS JOHN L

MAJ John L. Simpers, Maj was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/31/2024 at the age of 80.1 from Liver cancer
Omaha, AR
Flight Classes 66-11 and 66-9
Date of Birth 07/07/1944
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 9 AVN 9 INF in 67, 196 LIB in 67, 361 AVN in 70
Call signs in Vietnam JAYHAWK, CHARGER, PANTHER 35
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More detail on this person: John Lowell Simpers, age 80, of Omaha, Arkansas, went home to his Lord and Savior on July 31, 2024. He entered this life on July 7, 1944, in Columbus, Georgia, the son of Edgar and Julia (Sawchak) Simpers. John was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lynn Kellog Simpers. He was joined in marriage to his current wife, Sheryl Schuelke on March 14, 2021. John was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates but found out he would be drafted, so he enlisted into the Army flight school. He was a highly decorated helicopter pilot that served two tours in Vietnam. He worked many security jobs throughout his life, including for the Joint Chief of Staff. However, his passion was working in emergency services as a fireman for forty years and as Fire Chief for ten years. John enjoyed drawing and working on comics that were published in local newspapers. He liked collecting toy miniatures, old cars, planes, trains, and motorcycles. John could be found working on any kind of hobby that included the use of his hands. He was an avid gunsmith and loved music of all kinds. John was a generous and helping person who would give you the shirt of his back. He was funny with his stories and jokes he would tell often. John's strong quality was his faith in God. He was part of the Prayer Mountain of the Ozarks since its opening and did whatever he could to help out there. John will be forever loved and greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of three years, Sheryl Simpers; grandson, Austin Simpers of California; son, Justin Simpers of California; and sister, Florence Driscoll of California. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremations of the Ozarks - Hollister on Aug. 8, 2024.

This information was last updated 08/28/2024

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025