Rick was born on May 5, 1956, in Danville, the son of Beulah J. Ferguson and the late James E. Simpkins, Jr. He was a US Army veteran. Rick was an electronic technician with Harris Corporation. He is preceded in death by his beloved grandma, Lillie Walker.
Along with his wife Sharon, left to cherish his memory are his sons: Rick Simpkins, Jr., and his wife Ekaterina, Billy Simpkins; his daughter, Tara Simpkins, and her husband Rory Lacy; his five grandchildren: Celeste, Elizabeth, Ellory, Basil, and Elena.
A memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 11:00 am at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Rev. Bill Carter officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 16. The family will receive friends at the home of his son, Rick Simpkins, Jr., after the service.
Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel is serving the Simpkins family.
