Robert   Lee   Simpson,   age   85   years,   3   months and 18 days, passed from this life on September 12, 2020 in Nocona, Texas.  The  family  will  receive  friends,  Friday,  September  18  from  6-7  p.m.  at  Scott-Morris  Funeral Home.  Graveside services will be at Nocona Cemetery on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 1 p.m.  Robert was born to William Robert, "W. R." and Cordia "Cordie" Simpson on May 25, 1935 in Nocona. A lifelong Nocona resident,  Robert  attended  Nocona  High  School.  After  high  school,  Robert  worked  as  a  shipping  manager  for  Nocona  Boots  for  approximately 35 years. Robert loved boots so much that he collected in excess of 50 pairs! Robert  was  a  long  time  member  of  the  Jaycees,  where  he  enjoyed  the  camaraderie  as  well  as  the  community  service.  Robert  was a very social person. He never met a stranger! You could say, "Uncle Robert, do you know so-and-so?"  He would not only know them, but their parents, their kids, their spouse, ex-spouse, cousin, everybody!    Robert  loved  football.  His  favorite  football  teams  were  (1)  Da  Bears! and (2) whoever was playing against the Cowboys.    Among all the loves and joys of his life, one of the greatest was chocolate! He always had chocolate, and even in the nursing home always had chocolate to share.    Robert was a man of conviction. If you ever talked politics with Robert, you knew he was a Democrat. If you ever talked faith with him,  you  knew  he  was  a  Christian.  Robert  was  a  member  of  the  First Baptist Church. Some of his greatest joy was in creation - cats and bird watching, in particular. Robert's life exuded joy. He was constantly upbeat, and just being  around  him  would  lift  your  spirits.  His  favorite  way  to  bring  joy and laughter was playing pranks on people, and he was the best trickster there was!    While Robert knew how to play a prank or make you laugh, he also knew how to take care of those he loved.  Robert was a devoted son, and he became his parents' caretaker in their later years.     Those that live on to cherish his memory are his nephews, Lloyd Simpson  and  wife  Lori,  Terry  Simpson  and  wife  Tashia,  Randy  Simpson  and  wife  Debra;  and  nieces  Carol  Hale  and  Kay  Cook;  numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, and a host of friends.