In Memory of

Samuel

C.

Simpkins

3rd

Obituary for Samuel C. Simpkins 3rd

Samuel C. Simpkins 3rd age 78, of Westville passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. He was born in Camden to the late Samuel C. Simpkins 2nd and Anna (Zeigler). Sam worked as a pharmacy technician and more recently worked as a custodian at Shady Lane School. In his spare time, he enjoyed NASCAR racing and collecting CDs which included oldies music and CDs from the 1950s & 1960s. Most of all he enjoyed spending time at home listening to music with his wife.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley Link-Simpkins, two brothers, Joseph (Nancy) Simpkins of Somerdale, NJ and John Simpkins of Kaunakakai, HI, his buddies, Annabelle, Dale & Chuck, several nieces, nephews, grandnieces & nephews, and great nieces & nephews, and his dogs, Missy & Ebony. Sam was predeceased by his dogs, Princess, Midnight, and Shadow.

Family and Friends may visit from 10 AM to 11 AM on Wednesday, October 9th at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street Mantua, NJ where a memorial service will be held at 11 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at afsp.org and Be The Match at bethematch.org. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com