James Simkins, 74, of Oklahoma City passed away after a long fight with Diabetes on April 12, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Mary Ann. James leaves behind eight step-children, Richard and David Hoe of Stafford, VA, Mark Hoe of Fredricksburg, VA, Michael Hoe of New Market, VA, Mary Ellen Hicks of Tazwell, VA, Carolyn Puckett of Hampstead, NC, Ann Marie Julian and Andrea Dancer of Edmond, OK. James is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 15th at New Hope Church 11600 North Council Road with burial to follow at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Chapel Hill Funeral Home on Sunday, April 14th from 1-8 p.m.
