Joseph Anthony Simone, age 75 of Witts Springs, Arkansas died on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his home. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 15, 1947 to Joseph Simone and Celia Lococo Simone.

He was a Vietnam War veteran of the United States Army. He was recipient of the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star, Cross of Gallantry, Palm and Silver Star, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Soldiers Medal.

He was a man of many talents and held many positions during his lifetime. He was a business owner and restaurateur. He was an excellent cook and loved looking up recipes. He especially enjoyed cooking his mother’s old recipes.

He was an avid gamer and loved to play with his friends. He liked fly fishing, traveling and driving the RV around this beautiful country.

Survivors include his wife of almost nine years, Connie Smarr Simone; sons, Joseph Simone of Florida and Dominic Simone (Donna) of Los Alamos, New Mexico; step-son, Jimmy Godfrey (finance`, Bernadette) of Sparks, Nevada; daughter, Danielle Blain (Chris) of Rosebush, Michigan; step-daughter, Susie Thomas (Joe) of Jasper, Georgia; grandchildren, Luca Simone, James Godfrey and Bianca Blain; and one brother, Anthony Simone of Cleveland, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

No services are planned at this time. He will be buried in Whisenant Cemetery at a later date.