Joseph Harold Simpkins, Sr.
Bill Simpkins
Age 83, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at Grandview Hospital.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold & Zettie Pearl (Fultz) Simpkins; and by one brother, Ralph Simpkins.
Bill is survived by five children, Joseph Jr & his wife, Lucy Simpkins, Rick & his wife, Ruby Simpkins, Donna Goodpastor, Debbie & her husband, Bob Smith and Doyle Simpkins; two step-sons, Bobby & his wife, Debbie Cooley and Roy & his wife, Wanda Cooley; one special grandson that Bill raised, Alonzo & his wife, Lisa Cooley; several grandchildren & great grandchildren; numerous brothers & sisters; and by his extended family & many good friends.
Bill enjoyed raising tomatoes, but lost most of his plants to the birds and squirrels.
The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Willow View Cemetery.
Contributions should be made in memory of Bill to the Dayton Area Diabetes Association.