Bernard W. Simpkins Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bernard W. Simpkins (Rockledge, Florida), born in Ashland City, Tennessee, who passed away on October 16, 2020, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parent Cocoa; his wife LaVonn Poole; his daughter Jill Simpkins of Ormond Beach; his grandchildren, Bernard Blake Hunter (Leila), Adam Crouch (Brittany), Kyle Jakubcin and Brittany Sobering (Sam); his daughter Jan Jakubcin; his grandson Alex Crouch; and his close friend Fletcher Sheriff. He was also cherished by five great-grandchildren.

Funeral will take place at Grace United Methodist Church on Merritt Island on Wednesday, October 21 11:00am (please observe social distancing and masks required).

Memorials may be sent to Grace United Methodist or Eastern Florida State College Foundation in honor of B.W. Simpkins.