Obituary
Thomas Keith
Simpkins
(September 30, 1942 - August 22, 2021)
Thomas “Tom” Keith Simpkins was born
September 30, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia. He returned to his Heavenly
Father on August 22, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his
family. He is preceded in death by parents George Simpkins and Mary
Elizabeth (Diamond) Simpkins as well as siblings Charles, Elizabeth (Libby),
Robert, James, Joseph (Joe), and Mildred (Mickey). He is survived by his
loving wife of 60 years, Dottie (Mannon) Simpkins. Additionally, he is
survived by his three children: Annette (Jeff) Spurlock of Philadelphia,
PA., G. Keith (Bonnie) Simpkins of Huntington, WV. , and Terry M. (Becky)
Simpkins of Lewisburg, WV., and five grandchildren: Josh (Lindsay) Ward of
Canton, Ga., Aaron (Sarah) Ward of Cohutta, Ga., Brittany (Corey) Adkins of
Huntington, WV., Brennan Simpkins of Huntington, WV., and Mary Beth Simpkins
of Huntington, WV. as well as eight great grandchildren Kaylee Adkins, Kye
Adkins, Kaynen Adkins, Callie Ward, Barrett Ward, Ambrey Ward, Adalyn Ward,
and Grayson Watts. Tom was a proud Huntington Firefighter for 27 years,
serving as Lieutenant, Captain, then finally as Deputy Chief for the last
four years of his career. He was very proud of his career as both his son,
Keith, and grandson, Brennan, went on to serve the department as well. Tom
was very active in the Church of the Nazarene, teaching Sunday School,
serving on church boards and a wide variety of other ministries. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing, gardening, and anything else to get him outside. In his
retirement, Dottie and Tom lived in Florida during the winters where they
enjoyed fishing and spending time with friends. Funeral Services will be
held Thursday August 26, 2021 at 1 pm at Huntington First Church of the
Nazarene by Rev. Terry M. Simpkins Rev. Corey Adkins. Burial will follow at
White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville. The family will receive
friends from 11 am until service time on Thursday at the church. Reger
Funeral Home, Huntington, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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