On Friday, January 24, 2020, Hiram Rowdy Simpson, passed away peacefully at the age of 44. He was born on February 12, 1975 at Fort Polk, Louisiana. After graduating from Red Mountain High School in 1993 he went on to study at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
Rowdy is survived by his wife Jennifer, his mother and father Debee & Chip, his 5 children Preston, Chance, Chandler (Miranda), Austin, and Ainsley, his sister Charity (Paul) Lively, niece Victoria and nephew Justin, sister and brother-in-law Mike and Michelle Tyson, nephews Tyler and Matthew, niece Julia, and many other relatives and loved ones. He loved his family more than life itself and would do anything for them. Those that knew Rowdy, knew he loved helping people.
Rowdy spent the last decades of his life perfecting what it meant to be a family man. When he wasn’t filling his home with warmth and laughter, he was tending to his gardens or perfecting his next recipe. He lived by an open-door philosophy and made it his mission to bring family together as he knew the importance of having a good time.
Prior to being a domestic engineer, Rowdy served in the United States Air Force and was a great patriot. He also had a love for cars and worked as an auto mechanic for several years and was able to fix just about anything.
As a proud father, Rowdy was an underlying cause for his children’s success. Rowdy watched his oldest son Preston grow and carry his patriotism into the United States Army. Rowdy taught Chance to follow his heart and encouraged him in pursuing his passions of filmography. Rowdy showed Chandler how to love the way he did, and cheered him on as he flew across the world and proposed to Miranda shortly after graduating from ASU. Rowdy was the support system that Austin needed as he worked his way through the Phoenix Police Academy and was so proud when he and Jen pinned his badge to his uniform as he became a Peace Officer. Rowdy has been the Dad a daddy’s girl needed, as Ainsley has been working through school and is soon to graduate from ASU.
His favorite past time was being with his best friend, his soul mate, his true and only love, his wife of 18 years, Jennifer, wherever life would take them. Whether that be in the lushness of their backyard watching their dogs run around or enjoying the nature in a cabin in Christopher Creek, Rowdy and Jen were complete when with each other.
Rowdy will be waiting for us with a whiskey in one hand and a cigar in another, but until then will be remembered every day, forever and always.
Our heartfelt condolences to Jennifer and kids, Debbie and Chip and to all who knew Rowdy, until we meet again Rowdy may you rest in peace.
Rowdy was a awesome guy I have know him since I was little.Him and Jen are like another set of bonus parents to me.I have known they for a long time since his kids were tiny.Im praying for your whole family I love you Jen
I knew JC from Chili’s as she was my favorite manager. Her husband came in all the time and was so funny and happy. You wouldn’t see him without a smile on his face. He was the nicest man. My heart and prayers go out to that beautiful family. May he Rest In Peace.
Man, this is a sad one. Rowdy was a great guy and friend. He was always there to help me out. When I needed help with my car, Rowdy was happy to help. When my girlfriend (now fiancé) backed into my dads garage, Rowdy was there to help fix it so I wouldn’t get in trouble! I enjoyed the time I spent with Rowdy and we always had some good laughs and great conversations . My heart goes out to Jen and the whole family, I’m so sorry. Miss you Rowdy.
I FELT I NEEDED TO SAY HOW MUCH ROWDY MEANT TO ME. I HAVE 4 SONS, 2 OF WHICH I DO NOT TALK TOO, BUT ROWDY REPLACED THAT VOID OF BEING ONE OF THOSE SONS. HE WAS A GREAT FATHER OF OF NOT ONLY TWO OF MY GRANDSONS BUT ALSO HIS OWN KIDS. I DON’T ACCEPT A LOT OF PEOPLE IN MY LIFE, BUT ROWDY BECAME NOT ONLY ANOTHER SON TO ME, BUT ONE OF THE ONLY PEOPLE IN MY LIFE THAT I TOTALLY RESPECTED AND LOVED AS ONE OF MY OWN. HE WAS ONE OF THE FEW PEOPLE IN LIFE THAT WAS TOTALLY GENUINE AND LOVED BY ALL. IF CHIP AND DEBEE WERE NOT HIS TRUE PARENTS, I WOULD BE PROUD TO HAVE HIM AS MY OWN SON. HE WAS SOMEONE THAT ANYONE WOULD BE PROUD TO KNOW AND LOVE. IT IS THE WORLDS LOSS TO LOSE SUCH A GREAT MAN.
I did not know him as Rowdy. I grew up in the same neighborhood, and went to Jr High, and HS with Hiram. I’m so sad to hear of his passing, but happy to hear he built a beautiful Family with his best Friend. My Condolences to all the Family. May you Rest In Peace Hiram.
I have known Hiram since T-Ball. My thoughts and prayers are with Jennifer and his entire family.
I met Rowdy once or twice when I was with the Tyson’s, and his personality left me with one, lasting thought… “He is the rock of his immediate family, and his extended family as well.”
May we extend our deepest condolences.
I too didn’t know him as Rowdy but lived 3 streets away. I didn’t know him very well but always remembered him with that classic white truck that he took pride in. My condolences go out to his wife and kids…
I only knew him as Hiram. We went to Jr High and High School together. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. My heart felt condolences go out to his family.
My thoughts and heartfelt prayers for his wife and children and his parents and all the family and friends that knew and loved him. May you all find comfort in knowing him and the memories he made with everyone’s lives that he touched.
Dear Jennifer and family, we are so terribly sorry to hear of Rowdy’s tragic passing. It has broken our hearts to even begin to know the sorrow and pain you are feeling. May you find comfort in your family and friends at this time. Please know your in our thoughts and prayers today and for many, many days, weeks and months to come. All our Love, Gilly and Debbie WILEY…
Went to school with hiram.i am so very sorry for the loss .prayers going out .
Our heartfelt condolences to Jennifer and kids, Debbie and Chip and to all who knew Rowdy, until we meet again Rowdy may you rest in peace.
Rowdy was a awesome guy I have know him since I was little.Him and Jen are like another set of bonus parents to me.I have known they for a long time since his kids were tiny.Im praying for your whole family I love you Jen
I knew JC from Chili’s as she was my favorite manager. Her husband came in all the time and was so funny and happy. You wouldn’t see him without a smile on his face. He was the nicest man. My heart and prayers go out to that beautiful family. May he Rest In Peace.
Man, this is a sad one. Rowdy was a great guy and friend. He was always there to help me out. When I needed help with my car, Rowdy was happy to help. When my girlfriend (now fiancé) backed into my dads garage, Rowdy was there to help fix it so I wouldn’t get in trouble! I enjoyed the time I spent with Rowdy and we always had some good laughs and great conversations . My heart goes out to Jen and the whole family, I’m so sorry. Miss you Rowdy.
I FELT I NEEDED TO SAY HOW MUCH ROWDY MEANT TO ME. I HAVE 4 SONS, 2 OF WHICH I DO NOT TALK TOO, BUT ROWDY REPLACED THAT VOID OF BEING ONE OF THOSE SONS. HE WAS A GREAT FATHER OF OF NOT ONLY TWO OF MY GRANDSONS BUT ALSO HIS OWN KIDS. I DON’T ACCEPT A LOT OF PEOPLE IN MY LIFE, BUT ROWDY BECAME NOT ONLY ANOTHER SON TO ME, BUT ONE OF THE ONLY PEOPLE IN MY LIFE THAT I TOTALLY RESPECTED AND LOVED AS ONE OF MY OWN. HE WAS ONE OF THE FEW PEOPLE IN LIFE THAT WAS TOTALLY GENUINE AND LOVED BY ALL. IF CHIP AND DEBEE WERE NOT HIS TRUE PARENTS, I WOULD BE PROUD TO HAVE HIM AS MY OWN SON. HE WAS SOMEONE THAT ANYONE WOULD BE PROUD TO KNOW AND LOVE. IT IS THE WORLDS LOSS TO LOSE SUCH A GREAT MAN.
I did not know him as Rowdy. I grew up in the same neighborhood, and went to Jr High, and HS with Hiram. I’m so sad to hear of his passing, but happy to hear he built a beautiful Family with his best Friend. My Condolences to all the Family. May you Rest In Peace Hiram.
I have known Hiram since T-Ball. My thoughts and prayers are with Jennifer and his entire family.
I met Rowdy once or twice when I was with the Tyson’s, and his personality left me with one, lasting thought… “He is the rock of his immediate family, and his extended family as well.”
May we extend our deepest condolences.
I too didn’t know him as Rowdy but lived 3 streets away. I didn’t know him very well but always remembered him with that classic white truck that he took pride in. My condolences go out to his wife and kids…
I only knew him as Hiram. We went to Jr High and High School together. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. My heart felt condolences go out to his family.
My thoughts and heartfelt prayers for his wife and children and his parents and all the family and friends that knew and loved him. May you all find comfort in knowing him and the memories he made with everyone’s lives that he touched.
Dear Jennifer and family, we are so terribly sorry to hear of Rowdy’s tragic passing. It has broken our hearts to even begin to know the sorrow and pain you are feeling. May you find comfort in your family and friends at this time. Please know your in our thoughts and prayers today and for many, many days, weeks and months to come. All our Love, Gilly and Debbie WILEY…
Went to school with hiram.i am so very sorry for the loss .prayers going out .