Troy, Ks. - John Alden Simpson, Troy, Kansas died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born February 2, 1939, in Highland, Kansas to Alden & Alma (Walton) Simpson. He graduated from Troy High School, Highland Community College, and he attended Washburn University. He was a member of the Kansas National Guard in Troy. 

John married Jean Knapp August 20, 1961. John and Jean purchased her father's grocery store, Knapp's Supermarket, in 1961. The name was changed in 1980 to John's Market. John served on the Board of Directors of the AG Grocery Warehouse in St. Joseph, Missouri. After merging with Beaty Warehouse, John served on the Affliliated Foods Board of Directors, for many years. He was a charter member of the Troy Lion's Club and Kiwanis. He received his 50 year pin from the Masonic Lodge, and he was a former member of the Moila Shrine. John coached Youth Baseball for many years, and he was instrumental in starting, and coaching the Doniphan County American Legion Baseball team. John attended Troy Christian Church. John and his companion Bonnie, enjoyed many years together. They spent time traveling and especially enjoyed wintering at their home in Mission, Texas. John loved playing cards, watching sports, and spending time at his home at the Lake of the Ozarks. Before John passed, he became a born-again Christian, where he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior.

He was predeceased by his parents, his younger brother Larry Simpson, and his wife Jean. John is survived by his companion Bonnie Shank of the home; sons John Michael (Laurie) Troy, Ks.; Jeff (Lisa) Simpson Baldwin City, Ks. and daughter Julia (Bryan) Chumbley of Eudora, Ks. John was so proud of his grandchildren. He enjoyed sharing his wisdom and advice with each of them. His beloved grandchildren are John Chumbley, Hannah (Bryce) Paden, Zac Chumbley, Reece Simpson, Ross Chumbley, Emily Simpson, Elizabeth Simpson, and he was blessed to meet and spend time with his new great-granddaughter Parker Brynn Paden. 

Service will be Monday, November 13, at 1:00 P.M. at the Troy Christian Church, Troy, Ks. Visitation:  Sunday, November 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Troy Christian Church. Friends may call after 9:00 A.M. Sunday, at the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Ks. Memorials: Troy Christian Church and Doniphan County American Legion Baseball.