Lewis Simpkins Obituary (1936

Lewis Simpkins, 86, of Henry, passed away on Friday January 6, 2023, 12:00pm, at Aperion Care, Princeton. Visitation will be Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry. Memorial services will follow at 4:00 pm. Burial of ashes will be at a later date. Memorials may be directed the Charles Perdew Museum P.O. Box 104, Henry or to the MSW Projects. Lewis was born October 16, 1936, in Washburn, Illinois to Lewis Glee and Lizabell (Hess) Simpkins. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rita (Stange); son, Rod (Kelly) Kofoid, of Glasford, Il, grandchildren; Kasey (Trevor) Frankel of Fl., Austin Kofoid, of Pekin, and Tyler Kofoid, of Glasford, great grandchildren, Adaleigh and Briggan Frankel, of Fl. Lewis is also survived by a sister, Valerie (John) Braun, of Morton, and many nieces and nephews. His parents, and two brothers, Tom (Jan) Simpkins, and Larry (Diane) Simpkins, preceded him in death. Lewis was a Navy Veteran assigned to the USS Lewis Hancock; a Fletcher Class Destroyer deployed to Korea. He worked construction after his discharge, later he went on to work for GTE/Verizon. After retiring he volunteered at the Marshall County Historical Society, the Charles Perdew Museum, and the American Legion Post 323, Henry. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving nature and fishing. As a talented wood carver and painter, he created song birds and decoys. Online condolences may be made to: www.calvertememorial.com.