George Simpkins

George Simpkins, age 72, of Benton; passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital of Mt. Vernon, IL.

George’s wishes are to be cremated. A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date.

Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

Mr. Simpkins was born on December 12, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois; the son of George Simpkins and Mary Francis (McCarthy) Simpkins. He married the former Janice Marie Rogers on November 28, 1985; and she survives.

He was a retired truck driver with USF Holland Trucking. He was a Christian. 

George enjoyed truck driving, telling jokes, making people laugh and leaving them feeling happy. He enjoyed a Diet Coke and a cigarette; but most of all he enjoyed spending time with family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Janice Simpkins of Benton; a daughter Cristy of Chicago; three step-children: Richard David Roche of Wisconsin, Joseph Roche of Crown Point, Indiana, Michelle Rogers of Mishawaka, Indiana; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren with another due in 2023; special nieces: Kathy, Lisa, Kandice, and Elaina; special nephews: Hershel, Michael and Alan; and his dog Shadow.

Mr. Simpkins was preceded in death by his parents; a step-daughter Norine Roche; his father-in-law Dave Rogers; and a brother-in-law Bobby Rogers.

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