1932
Harold
2012
Harold Simpkins
November 4, 1932 — June 24, 2012
Gastonia ' Harold "Lefty' Simpkins ,79 of 420 Larkhall Court went to be with his Heavenly Father Sunday June 24, 2012 at his residence.
He was a native of Marion, Ohio, born November 4, 1932 to the John and Minnie Gates Simpkins.
Harold was a member of the Moose Lodge for 38 years and The Eagles club. He was an avid bowler, fast pitch baseball player and gardener. He was a Burner at Marion Power Shovels and loved all kinds of sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Ronald Simpkins step daughter Shannon Kay Anderson, brothers Archie , Jim, Daryl, and Sheridan 'Jeep' Simpkins, sisters Dorothy Simpkins Baker and Pauline Chard & Husband Bob
He was survived by his wife of 30 years Judy Jacobs Simpkins, sons Dale A. Simpkins & wife Linda of Aberdeen, Maryland, Harold 'Rocky' Simpkins & wife Paula of Marion, Ohio, Gary Simpkins of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Robert Simpkins & wife Marsha of Delaware, Ohio, step children Sonya Rhodes & husband Alvin of Lincolnton, NC, Merit Simanton & husband Troy of Mansfield, Ohio, Marla Rhoades & husband Dan of Roseville, Mich., 22 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren
Celebration of Life service will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home with Kenny Champion officiating
The family will receive friends from 6:00- 8:00 Tuesday June 26, 2012
Inurnment will be private
Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
The family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144
He was a native of Marion, Ohio, born November 4, 1932 to the John and Minnie Gates Simpkins.
Harold was a member of the Moose Lodge for 38 years and The Eagles club. He was an avid bowler, fast pitch baseball player and gardener. He was a Burner at Marion Power Shovels and loved all kinds of sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Ronald Simpkins step daughter Shannon Kay Anderson, brothers Archie , Jim, Daryl, and Sheridan 'Jeep' Simpkins, sisters Dorothy Simpkins Baker and Pauline Chard & Husband Bob
He was survived by his wife of 30 years Judy Jacobs Simpkins, sons Dale A. Simpkins & wife Linda of Aberdeen, Maryland, Harold 'Rocky' Simpkins & wife Paula of Marion, Ohio, Gary Simpkins of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Robert Simpkins & wife Marsha of Delaware, Ohio, step children Sonya Rhodes & husband Alvin of Lincolnton, NC, Merit Simanton & husband Troy of Mansfield, Ohio, Marla Rhoades & husband Dan of Roseville, Mich., 22 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren
Celebration of Life service will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home with Kenny Champion officiating
The family will receive friends from 6:00- 8:00 Tuesday June 26, 2012
Inurnment will be private
Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
The family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144
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