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Leroy Simpkins Obituary
GRANITEVILLE, SC - Mr. Leroy Simpkins, 81, of 147 Breezy Hill Rd, entered into rest October 25, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Mr. Simpkins was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church, Burnettown. He was also a veteran of the Korean War and a graduate of Martha Schofield High School.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Constance S. Smith, Graniteville & Merian (Fred) Bailey, Aiken; 2 sons, Maurice (Cathy) Simpkins, Augusta & Michael (Jackie) Simpkins, Peekskill, NY; 1 sister, Lila (William) O'Conner, Warrenville; 7 Grandchildren; 4 Great-Grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
Family and friends may call his residence.
G.L. BRIGHTHARP & SONS MORTUARY 390 BEAUFORT ST AIKEN (803)648-0134
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Mrs Coleman
October 31, 2016
You will not walk alone. God will walk with you in the time of your lost. Peace and love be with the Simpkins family. I am sure you all can say thanks for the memories.
David, Maxine, & LaDavia Wright
October 31, 2016
Maurice and "Plum", we are sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Mr. Leroy was well known through out the community for his upholster work. May God comfort and give you strength.
Maurice Brightharp
October 31, 2016
We are saddened to hear the lost of your love one, my god continue to bless you and your family. Maurice & Patricia Brightharp
Gloria Battle
October 30, 2016
May God be with during your time of loss. Keeping the Simpkin family in my prayers.
Mattie McLeod
October 29, 2016
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
jairo figueroa
October 28, 2016
to the family of my amigo Leroy Simpkins he was a good friend of mine a good upholsterer i will miss him a lot my God bless all of you in this grate loss in the name of the only Good Jesus. ps Maurice if you get this note please call me this is Jay 803 640 8241 hope to hear from you
Frank and Cathy Grant
October 28, 2016
Our condolences to you all. You all are forever in God's hands.
October 27, 2016
Sorry for the loss of Your Love to all the Simpkins & Family. Michael, when He hears Your beautiful voice He an Tommie Dunbar will be teaching Heaven The "Rock" red neck style! Love You, Sharon Grealish Reynolds GHS "80"!
A B
October 27, 2016
My condolences for your loss. God gives peace and comfort to those that experience distress. May his word give the family a future and hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
Michael Frazier
October 27, 2016
Family my heart goes out to you, my prayers are with each of you; your father was a great man and my friend I will miss his smiling face. With love Michael & Earline Frazier
Valley Fair Baptist Church
October 27, 2016
To the Children of Mr. Leroy Simpkins:
The Valley Fair Baptist Church Disciples sends our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Mr. Leroy. Wishing you and your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Take comfort in knowing God will carry you through. Mr. Leroy was apart of our family and he will truly be missed by us all.
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