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Robert Simkins Obituary
Greenville
Robert Moorman Simkins, Jr., 88, widower of Hazel Roach Simkins, died Saturday, September 17, 2011 in Greenville, SC.
Born April 1, 1923 in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late Robert M. Simkins, Sr. and Lillie Stapleton Simkins.
Mr. Simkins was retired from JE Sirrine Co. and was a charter member of Augusta Heights Baptist Church. He proudly served as an Engineer in the Army Air Corps during WWII.
He was a patron of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club since 1963 and was an avid gardener, loved the Gamecocks, golf, the mountains and beach. He enjoyed appearing in the movie "Leatherheads".
Surviving are children, Robert Moorman Simkins III and wife, Rebecca, of Decatur, GA, Angela S. Halfacre and husband, Randy, of Lexington, SC, Debra S. Hokanson and husband, Carl, of Columbia and Virginia Simkins and husband, William Walker, of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Lisa Anne Simkins, Robert Moorman Simkins IV, Charles Michael Simkins, Michelle Halfacre Giovannone, Hope Halfacre-Bryant, Brittany Victoria Halfacre, Shannon Elisabeth Hokanson and Liam Simkins-Walker; and two great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brothers, James Harrington Simkins and John Eldred Simkins.
Memorials may be made to Augusta Heights Baptist Church, 3018 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29605.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 23, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Augusta Heights Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 1:00 p.m. in the church. Burial will follow in Reedy River Baptist Church Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.
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Sandy Mitchell
September 29, 2011
Bob, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jo McBride Garland
September 23, 2011
Angela and family, I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss..we will have you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You and Your Family, He will keep his arms around you walk with you especially through this time...sincerely, Jo McBride Garland
Perry and Allyson Jeffcoat
September 22, 2011
We are so sorry about the loss of Mr. Simkins. We thank him for his service to our country, fighting to rid our world of tyranny, cruelty, and injustice. We owe so much to "The Greatest Generation". We hope and pray that the family will find strength and comfort in your faith and your memories.
Jim Minico
September 22, 2011
So sorry for your loss. As a minister, I would like to share some comforting scriptures with you from the Bible.
Please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jim
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