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