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Edward Simpkins Obituary
Edward Eugene Simpkins, known to many as "little Big Six or Hook" was born on July 24, 1955, to the late Robert and Annie Simpkins in Pensacola, Florida. On February 18, 2021, Edward was called home to be with the Lord. To forever cherish his legacy, Edward leaves, his beloved wife of forty-four years, Debra Simpkins of Pensacola, Florida. His three daughters (e.g. my girls), Dr. Nicoletta (Michael) Alexander of Cape Coral, Florida, Trissi (Darryl) Gray of Dallas, Texas, and Tiffany (Willie) Northern of Washington, D.C. His beloved grandchildren Darryl Gray, Jr. (DJ), Jasmine Gray, Michael Alexander, Jr. (MJ), Summer Northern, Melvin Northern, and niece/granddaughter Melissa Perry. His godchildren Candace Hemphill, Torion Hardin, and Sterling Hardin. His special aunt, the late Hattie Green (Aunt Sweetie), and his loving siblings: Boston (late Pearlie) Simpkins, Annie Simpkins, Vernetta Simpkins, Elaine Simpkins, Fredrick Simpkins all of Pensacola, Florida; Sharon (Alfred) Simpkins-Jones of Montgomery, Alabama; Charles (Yolanda) Simpkins and loving brother in law, Walter Means of Dallas, Texas, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To:
Tracy Morton Memorial Chapel
55 Coast Road
Pensacola, Florida
March 5, 2021 - Public Viewing
12 pm - 6 pm
Graveside Services will take place on March 6, 2021, at 10:00 am at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel and Memorial Park. Due to COVID, space is limited. Masks and social distancing are required.
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Sponsored by Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel & Bayview Memorial Park.
Josephine
February 21, 2024
Missing my brother.
Josephine Perry
November 21, 2023
I miss you my brother. Rest in peace with our Lord.
Tarmelinda Gross
March 6, 2021
Mr. Simpkins will always be one of the greatest men I have been blessed to know. He, his wife, and daughters are a second family to me. He will be missed.
Tarmelinda Gross
Michael J Jerralds
March 5, 2021
Hook was one of the nicest people you ever want to meet. Always had a big smile, Hook will be missed. Rest In Peace my brother. Class of 1973!!!!!!! My condolences to the family.
Jobe Simpkins
March 5, 2021
Rest in peace Uncle hook I thank you for all the advice and planting the seed in me to get my high school diploma and I thank you for that
Darren Sampson
March 5, 2021
To the entire Simpkins Family may the blood of Jesus continue to cover your family during your time of bereavement. Coach Hook was a friend to the family and my former President of the Pensacola chapter of Alabama State University Alumni Association. We we all miss him.
Vanelda Mixon
March 5, 2021
My condolences to Mrs. Simpkins and family, may God strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time
Diana Rich Barker
March 1, 2021
To the family you are in my prayers, and you have my heartfelt sympathy.
Tasheba Sheppard
February 28, 2021
To Mrs. Simpkins and family.
I'm praying for your strength and sending love to all of you.
Diana Rich Barker
February 28, 2021
RIP MY FRIEND AND CLASSMATE. HOOK PLAYED FOOTBALL AT WHS WILDCATS. CLASS OF 73.
Mr & Mrs Carlton Charles
February 26, 2021
Mrs. Simpkins, Carlton and I
Send our sincerest sympathy to you and your family during the lost of your loved one. Mr Simpkins was a kind and caring man to his students and all who knew him. May he Rest In Peace
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