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David Simpkins Obituary
Winterville
Mr. David Carlton Simpkins, 65, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Duke University Hospital.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel, Greenville. A private burial will be held later in Greenleaf Cemetery, New Bern.
David graduated from Farm Life High School in Vanceboro. He worked as a National Implementation Manager for Embarq, retiring in 2008 after 43 years of service. He also served in the National Guard. David was an avid Duke fan and enjoyed all sports with his children. David was a member and deacon at Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church in Ernul. He had also been a member at First Baptist Church in Tarboro and attended Covenant Church in Greenville. David was a loving husband and father. He will be dearly missed. David was preceded in death by his parents, Obed and Lillian Simpkins; and brother, Wesley Simpkins.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patsy Simpkins; son, Matthew Simpkins of Greenville; daughter, Melissa Simpkins, of the home; brothers, Fountain Simpkins and Cecil Simpkins; and
sisters, Doris Ballenger, Ethelene Ipock, and Irene Morris.
The family will receive friends following the service at Wilkerson Funeral Home.
At David's request, in lieu of flowers, please donate to your local church or help someone in need. David was always looking to help families in need.
Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com
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John Dickens
March 12, 2024
David was a fine man and the best supervisor I I ever had any place I ever worked. I have very fine memories of David.
Charles Tingle
March 26, 2013
David and I worked together at Carolina Telephone for many years. I am sorry for your loss..
Christine Smith Barnes
March 25, 2013
So sorry to read of the passing of David. I went to high school with David. He was always smiling and whatever you were talking to him about was very important to him.
Diane (Coward) Ipock
March 20, 2013
Patsy and family,
We were so sorry to learn of David's passing. We are praying that God will comfort you during this time of sorrow as only HE can do.
Rosa Lee (Fillingame) Brinson
March 19, 2013
Patsy, I am so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Khoury
March 18, 2013
Patsy, Matthew, Melissa and the entire Simpkins family, please accept my sincere sympathy and know that the memories and love in your hearts will be more precious as each day passes. David was a wonderful person day in and and day out. He will be missed by anyone who had the priviledge of knowing him.
My sincere love goes to each of you.
Greg Simpkins
March 18, 2013
God broke the mold when He made my Uncle David. He was so special to me and my family that it is "beyond words" and he will be sorely missed.
Mike Barrow
March 18, 2013
Will call next time. That was always my excuse for not stopping in each time I went through Tarboro. David, rest in peace. We shared many good times together and I am sorry we could not have shared a few more. Patsy, prayers are with you and the family. I know you all had a great life together.
John Dickens
March 18, 2013
David was a great boss for me at the phone company. But beyond that he was a good friend, a caring man, and a loving family man. He will be greatly missed.
Claxton Autry
March 18, 2013
We will miss David. He was always a good friend. We wish the family well and God's blessings.
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