Brian E. Simpkins Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brian E. Simpkins of Bradley, Illinois, who passed away on October 25, 2025, at the age of 58, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Brian E. Simpkins to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wayne Simpkins and Donna Simpkins (Sims); and his uncle Donald Sims. He is survived by: his wife Dawn Simpkins of Bradley; his children, Brian W. Simpkins of Bradley and Rebekah Simpkins (Natorian) of Manteno; his stepchildren, Joshua Johnson (Janel) of Bourbonnais, Jessica Johnson (Brandon) of Bradley and Ryan Johnson of Bradley; his brothers, Mark Simpkins (Jeannine) of Kankakee and Greg Simpkins of Whittington; his aunts, Debbie Sims of Bourbonnais and Caroline Darr (Larry) of Benton; his grandchildren, Rowan, Dawson, Kode, Charlotte, Brooklynn, Conor and Nevaeh; and his cousin Jeff Robinson (Carrie) of Bourbonnais.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.