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Ricky Simpkins Obituary
Rick was born May 5, 1956, in Danville, the son of Beulah J. Ferguson and the late James E. Simpkins Jr. He was a U.S. 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, and Billy Simpkins; his daughter, Tara Simpkins, and her husband, Rory Lacy; and his five grandchildren, Celeste, Elizabeth, Ellory, Basil and Elena.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Carter officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of his son, Rick Simpkins Jr., after the service.
To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral
home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the Simpkins family.
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for Ricky Simpkins
Eric Hertig
October 9, 2010
Eric and I were just made aware of Rick's untimely passing...he will be remembered as a good man in our life...We are sorry Sharon & family for your great loss....our prayers are with you all...
Eric & Marjorie Hertig
Billy Sims
October 4, 2010
Ricky helped me many times when I was in the Field Servicing equipment. He and I were in the P7200 class and became good friends there. He will be greatly missed by many.Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
Rick Brown
October 4, 2010
It is with deepest regrets that I learned of Ricky's death. I missed Ricky and often asked of his health. Ricky was a friend to many at work and his voice and aid will be missed.
September 30, 2010
May God give support to Sharon and family; wanda and I have a lot of fond memories and Ricky will be missed.
George Kerr
September 30, 2010
Please accept me deepest condolences for your loss. I always enjoyed the opportunity to with Rick. He was most helpful and managed to keep his sense of humor during the most difficult problems. He will be greatly missed. I ask the Lord's blessings on the family and they he will help you through these difficult times.
George Kerr
Debbie Carey
September 30, 2010
We pray for Ricky's eternal rest and peace. His children and grandchildren are a wonderful legacy. God bless Sharon and the family in this difficult time. The Careys
September 30, 2010
Ricky and I became friends during his employment at Weyerhaeuser in Lynchburg. He had humble, kind and gentile spirit. I enjoyed the interaction and fellowship we shared. I know those who knew him will miss him. We can all find some comfort in knowing that in heaven there is no more pain, suffering or sorrow because to absent from this body is to be in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Steve Grandstaff, Lynchburg, Virginia
Garry Thomas
September 30, 2010
We loved Ricky and will miss him very much. He was like an older brother to me. I know Ricky is with the Lord now. God bless Sharon and the kids and be with them.
Rick (Ricky) Simpkins
Ken Edmunds
September 29, 2010
Terry Bowles
September 29, 2010
We worked in different buildings at Harris,he was at JRP and I at CIC,but we talked on the phone and exchanged emails a lot mostly on topics pertaining to my technical job.I always got thoughtful and knowledgeable responses to my questions.
He was a customer for glasses and my wife helped him out and Rick told me how much he appreciated her help.Our thoughts and prayers are with his family,he will be missed.
Terry and Shelly Bowles
Carla Stallings
September 29, 2010
"My deepest sympathies on your loss. Rick had a great sense of humor. I enjoyed talking with him at work.
Carla Stallings
Heidi Wolfe
September 29, 2010
As a co-worker at Harris, I would like to say what a bright light Rick was at work. Very caring and thoughtful and a joy to work with. He will be greatly missed. We are all praying for your family.
Deanna Kinney
September 29, 2010
My sincere condolences on your loss. Rick was a kind man and a dear friend. He will be missed.
Michael Frazier
September 29, 2010
As a co-worker at Harris, I'd known Rick for years. We weren't very close as we didn't work in the same area, but he was invariably nice and helpful when I did talk with him. He obviously had a lot of good things going on in his life, and I know you will miss him greatly. So will I and the rest of us at Harris who knew him.
Mike Frazier, Senior Engineer, Harris Corp.
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