Benjamin Robert Simpson

Benjamin Robert Simpson, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 45. He was born on August 14, 1979, in Covington, Louisiana. Ben had many talents including playing the drums and cooking. He worked as a draftsman for land surveyors for many years and was a very skilled just like his grandfather. Ben loved music and was an avid Harley Davidson rider. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Ben is survived by his wife, Ashley Wells Simpson; children, Allen Chase Simpson, Christian Paul Cibulski Simpson, and Hunter Gabriel Simpson; mother, Mona Lanier Zimmerman; father, Gilbert Thomas Simpson and his wife Joy; maternal grandmother, Audrey Lanier; sister, Bethany Simpson; brother, Aaron Simpson; step sisters, Ginger Castell and Christina Castell-Ott; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins. nieces and nephews.

Ben was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, David Dean Lanier; paternal grandparents, Norma Myers Hayden, and Thomas and Betty Simpson; and Maw Maw Sherry and Paw Paw Ralph Cibulski, and their son Billy.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory of Hammond and Ponchatoula. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.