Al Simpson Laid to Rest in Cody

APRIL 1, 2025 |

Photo – Clint Black sings at memorial service for Al Simpson – Photo from youtube.com

Al Simpson was laid to rest Monday following a funeral service in Cody at the Christ Episcopal Church following several days of memorials across the state.

Several hundred people crowded the chapel. In the audience on Monday, sitting near the front, were US Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, and University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel. Also attending were professional basketball player Bill Bradley and the Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park, Cam Sholly.

The ceremony was touching, humorous at times, through family stories. Eldest son Bill Simpson thanked those attending the service or who had sent a note of remembrance.

Daughter Susan Simpson Gallagher talked about her dad’s love of a good story.

Toad Hall is the fictional home of Mr. Toad, a character in the 1908 novel The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, an allegory of England’s decline – the result of squandering its inheritance.

Al Simpson’s grandson, Nick Simpson, reminded the audience of his grandfather’s love of humor and ability to tell a good story.

Country music star Clint Black, who Simpson befriended after he left the senate, sang a heartfelt song after saying that they first met 20 years ago.

The famous Nashville star of the 1990’s then helped close the ceremony with a song.