Hamilton's beloved Bob Simpkins has gone on to be with the Lord. I always experience a sense of inadequacy when folks introduce me as the historian of Hamilton Township. It was folks like Bob Simpkins who were the true historians. Bob will be sorely missed by those of us who knew and loved him. I had no idea he was hospitalized, and was going to call him and ask if he wanted me to pick him up for this Sunday's "Wassail Party" at the John Abbott II House. Bob will be with us in spirit this Sunday as we remember an Historic Hamilton Township legend who was one of the kindest men I have ever had the privilege of calling friend, and who made me proud to be considered his friend. God be with you, Bob as you enter into His Heavenly Kingdom.
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Friday, December 12, 2008
2008: Robert Simpkins.Hamilton Loses a Treasured Citizen
Hamilton's beloved Bob Simpkins has gone on to be with the Lord. I always experience a sense of inadequacy when folks introduce me as the historian of Hamilton Township. It was folks like Bob Simpkins who were the true historians. Bob will be sorely missed by those of us who knew and loved him. I had no idea he was hospitalized, and was going to call him and ask if he wanted me to pick him up for this Sunday's "Wassail Party" at the John Abbott II House. Bob will be with us in spirit this Sunday as we remember an Historic Hamilton Township legend who was one of the kindest men I have ever had the privilege of calling friend, and who made me proud to be considered his friend. God be with you, Bob as you enter into His Heavenly Kingdom.
Thank you, Tom, for your loving tribute to my Dad. I am Beatrice’s youngest child and live in Michigan with my family. My husband and I were blessed by being able to visit him as recently as Oct. 13th. Unlike you, we had been aware of his hospitalization within weeks after our visit and were kept updated by family members close enough to visit him in his final weeks. I echo all of what you said about Bob and could add much more. My first thoughts are that he was loving, caring, compassionate, hard working, accomplished in so many different ways and always eager to share his love for the Lord. How blessed our family was when he and my mother entered into marriage after both were widowed. I’ve followed the Internet for articles on Dad as we prepare to travel to NJ for his funeral. I found your tribute this morning.
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