The Obituary“I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.”

John 11:25-26 KJV

Mr. Charles Simpkins Sr. was born in Aiken, South Carolina to the late Reverend Tom Simpkins and Mrs. Ruthie Mae Johnson Simpkins on July 28, 1949.He was united in holy matrimony to the former Ellaree Tolbert on December 7, 1968. Charles was employed a laborer in the construction industry for several years. Charles was a faithful member of Building The Kingdom Ministries, Johnston, SC, where he served as a Deacon and an usher. Aside from his religious obligations, Charles loved to watch the National Geographic Channel, “Family Feud”, “Living in Alaska”, “Mountain Men”, “Gunsmoke”, Channel 6 News, telling jokes and going fishing.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William Dion Tolbert Simpkins.He will be fondly remembered as a great family man with loving heart and charitable spirit.He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted wife of 52 years, Min. Ellaree T. Simpkins; three sons, Charles Simpkins Jr., Ernest Lamar Simpkins and Dashaun Judge all of Graniteville, SC; two daughters, Kimberly (Gene) Robinson, Augusta, GA and Quanna Allen, Aiken, SC; six grandchildren, Lacey Page, Bryan Page Jr., Jalen Simpkins, Shania Page, Bria Simpkins and Kayla Curry; five great-grandchildren, Karrington Simpkins, Javon Simpkins, Bryson Simpkins, Braylen Simpkins and Ellis Jo Page; his siblings, Florence Bowers (Dr. Joseph), Albuquerque, NM, Jennifer Bennett (Eugene), Augusta, GA, Dorothy Dicks, Powder Springs, GA, Barbara McCarty and Donald Simpkins both of Aiken, SC, Valerie Nesbitt (Donas), Smyrna, GA, Tammer Roberts, Columbia, SC, Tom Simpkins Jr., Aiken, SC, Terrell Dugger (Steve), Waldorf, MD, Tanya Smith (Lee), Charlotte, NC and Rebecca Crawford, Charlotte, NC; one brother-in-law, Jesse (Frances) Tolbert, Washington, DC; four sisters-in-law, Mary (Ernest) Green, Augusta, GA, Elaine (Raphael) Jackson, Aiken, SC, Vickie (Michael) Drumming and Detra Earl both of San Antonio, TX, and a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Order of ServiceReverend David Matthews, Presiding

PreludeProcessional ........................ Clergy and Simpkins FamilySelection ......................................... Min. Evon Bethel and

Building The Kingdom Ministries ChoirScriptures: Old Testament ........................... Apostle Loretta Butler New Testament .................. Evangelist Elaine JacksonPrayer of Comfort ............................. Rev. Robert HeflinReflections: (Please limit to 2 minutes) As a Church Member .............. Dea. Samuel Cullum As a Family Member .................. Min. Mary Harrison

Tribute from the ChildrenSelectionAcknowledgements ................ Sis. Ellaree McElmurrayPoem ............................................................ Sis. Detra Earl Selection ............................................ Bishop Billy Smith &

Building The Kingdom Ministries ChoirEulogy ........................................ Bishop Billy Smith, Pastor

Building The Kingdom Ministries, Johnston, SCMemorial Presentation ..... Miller’s Funeral Home StaffCommittalPrayerBenedictionInterment

Precious Memories

RepastAiken County Recreation Center

917 Jefferson Davis HighwayGraniteville, South Carolina

“Miss Me But Let Me Go”When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for meI want no rites in a gloom-filled room

Why cry for a soul set free?Miss me a little-but not too long

And not with your head bowed lowRemember the love that we once shared

Miss me-but let me goFor this is a journey that we all must take

And each must go alone.It’s all part of the Master’s plan

A step on the road to homeWhen you are lonely and sick at heart

Go to a friend we know, whose name is Jesus ChristAnd bury your sorrows in doing good deeds

And show love to othersPlease give your life to Jesus Christ

That is what everyone that loves me can do for meThank God I made it into my heavenly father’s arms

Miss me but let me go.From your loving family

Professional Services Entrusted To:Miller’s Funeral Home136 Kershaw St., SE

Aiken, South Carolina 29801(803) 649-2055 – Office

info@millersfuneralhome.net – www.millersfuneralhome.net“Personal…Professional…Proficient: A Distinctly Finer Funeral Service”

Service:Friday, March 19, 2021 | 2:00 PM

Reverend Joseph B. Williams, Sr., Pastor

A Service of Triumph for

Sunset Memorial Gardens2648 Jefferson Davis Highway | Graniteville, South Carolina

BISHOP BILLY SMITH, Eulogist

AlphaJuly 28, 1949

OmegaMarch 12, 2021

AcknowledgementsThe family of Charles Simpkins Sr. wishes to thank each of you for the loving compassion that you have shown during our time of bereavement. We thank God for your prayers, visits, food preparation, numerous calls, floral arrangements, and other expressions of sympathy.

The family extends a special appreciation to Building The Kingdom Ministries, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Trumpet In Zion Fellowship, his sisters-in-law, Mary Green, Elaine Jackson, Vickie Drumming and Detra Earl; his nieces, Ellaree McElmurray, Debra Jackson, Angela Mosley, Hannah Williams and Sheniqua Roberson; two special cousins, Dea. Maurice Simpkins and Stan Simpkins, Martha Richard, Rosemary Cheatham, Danette Bacon, Mae Frances Carroll and Denise Fleming.

Deacon Charles Simpkins Sr.

PallbearersFamily and FriendsPrecious Memories