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Gene, dear father of David (Karen) and Michael Simpkins, loving grandfather of Samuel & Kyle Simpkins, brother of the late Earl, Edward & Theodore Simpkins and Shirla Drew. Died Monday, December 17, 2012, age 78 years. Visitation at Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home, 3700 Glenmore Avenue (Cheviot) Friday 5-8 PM where services will be held Saturday at 11 AM. Gene was a Cincinnati Police Officer with 26 years of service. FOP services Friday at 7:45 PM. Gene also was a member of the ET Carson Lodge #598 F & AM, Western Hills Kiwanis, Shriners, Montezuma Marine Detachment and an Auctioneer in Cincinnati for 45 years. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave (45229). Condolences may also be expressed to the Simpkins family online at www.rebold.com
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Linda Klapper nee Utterback
December 23, 2012
I am trying to figure out if this is the very kind officer that worked at Western Hills High school in the 70's. If he did he befriended me while other were mean to me. I loved him like he was my father.
Kate Black
December 21, 2012
What a cracker jack ....... quick with a joke ........ a fine friend and boss. He will be missed.
Kate
December 20, 2012
Gene live next door,we would fight just like kids do,but we were really good friends through life.Mr Mrs Charles collins (Betty Rich) He will be miss.(I will miss the phone calls).
Terri Farmer
December 20, 2012
My dad, Bill Stinson, worked with Gene. Dad was the SRO at Woodward - I heard "Simpkins" stories all the time! Imagine the get together they are having together now talking about old times!!! I'm sorry for your loss, though, and I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Nicholas Handorf
December 19, 2012
Gene was a kind and caring man. When we added to his clown collection, he had tears in his eyes. We miss his auctions and now we will miss him.
Ron Pruitt
December 19, 2012
Gene, may you rest in peace. One of CPD's finest! Sympathy & Condolences to family & friends.
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Mark Brown
December 19, 2012
When I was assigned to the evidence and property room I found that among my duties was a semi-annual auction. It had in the past, been handled by the property room commander. Well, a man's got to know his limitations and I knew that my abilities as an auctioneer where not up to the task. So, I asked the Chief if I could have it professionally done maybe increasing the revenue a bit. The request was granted and I called Gene. He gave me some pointers on pre-auction advertisement, locations available, transportation issues and how to properly disply the thousands of items. In that first effort, he TRIPLED the average amount of past auctions. When I congratulated him on such a resounding success, his reply was, "Well, what did you expect Sarge, I told you not to worry." I'll always remember Gene as a humble man with an easy smile, a cowboy hat and relaxed demeanor. The tens of thousands of extra dollars that he generated for the City are but one small testament to his abilities. I know that the creator will shine a special light on Gene Simpkins...Mark Brown (ret. CPD)
December 19, 2012
Great fellow Officer, I took over for Gene at his job when he retired at the Central Crime Prevention Unit on the second floor at 310 LPD. Gene always became Santa around Christmas in Dst. 1 at all of the schools. He loved doing this so much that he had his own Santa Suit. He will be missed by everyone. Tom Mcalpin
Music on the River 2011
December 19, 2012
Pat Wesly
December 19, 2012
what a great guy. known him forever..so sorry to hear this..prayers for his family. He will be missed
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