Eric Hurston Simpson, 46, of Watts Creek, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his residence. He was born on December 7, 1979 in Harlan County to Hurston (Bud) Simpson and Hazel Farley Simpson. Eric was a 1998 graduate of James A. Cawood High School. He worked at McDonalds, was a former custodian for the Harlan Independent School System, a former employee of Enersys in Richmond, KY, a and former employee of EWP Geothermal Contractors.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hurston (Bud) Simpson; grandparents, Daniel Boone Farley, Sr., Fannie Mae Shell Farley Buell; Charles Simpson and Ollie Saylor Simpson; and two fur babies, Lylah and Ryker.

Eric had a lifelong love for his family, being outdoors, hunting, bush hogging, four wheeling, drawing, cooking, working on the farm and singing. He was a true representation of a "Redneck Hillbilly", and if you knew him you would understand that. Eric was also known in the Tiktok world as "Outlaw Eric" where he had many friends.

Eric is survived by his mother, Hazel Farley Simpson, Watts Creek; two sons, Brayden Simpson, Watts Creek and Tryndon Simpson, Baxter; one sister, April Simpson, Watts Creek; two fur babies, Atlas and Ace; the love of his life, Rebecca Brock, Evarts; and a host of other family and friends who loved him.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Wallins Fellowship Center from 1-5 p.m. with a memorial service starting at 2 p.m. with Troy Gaw officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Loyall Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses during this difficult time.

Loyall Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Eric Hurston Simpson.