Winfred Earl Simpkins "Wimp"

Winfred Earl Simpkins “Wimp” died on April 2, 2018, at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton. He was 67. Born on December 28, 1950, in Blackjack, NC, he was the son of the late Charles Simpkins Jr. and Dorothy Lee Simpkins. Wimp graduated from Easton High School in 1970. He served in the Army National Guard, and he owned Simpkins Roofing and Siding Company, Inc,. in Easton for almost 25 years. He was a long-time member and leader of the Easton Rotary Club, and he coached youth sports including little league baseball and ice hockey. More recently, he became a member of Christ Episcopal Church and the American Legion in Easton. Wimp had many interests and enjoyed taking on new challenges throughout his life including scuba diving, hunting, fishing, flying air planes, playing ice hockey, golfing, and taking care of his landscaping and gardens. He loved to cook and spend time with his family and friends. He even developed a passion later in life for acting and dancing in local productions. He was known as faithful, hard-working, friendly, outgoing, fun, and always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Wimp made a positive impact on his community and as a result, he was known and loved by many. He is survived by his wife, Roni Brandt Simpkins. They were married in 2009. He is also survived by his children, Jeremy Simpkins (Jodi) of Severna Park, MD, and Kristyn Simpkins of Easton, MD; grandchildren, Benjamin, Gavin and Zachary Simpkins; step-children, Nicholas Brandt (Amy) of Denton MD, Katie Ricketts (Jason) of Preston, MD, and Christopher Brandt (Erin) of Yuma, AZ; step-grandchildren, Macy, Taryn and Kendall Brandt, Jacob, Paige and Violet Ricketts, Maylen, Avery and Liam Brandt; siblings, Dorothy “Dottie” Steger (Tom), Yvonne Rhine, Charles Simpkins (Teresa), Katie Carter (Ray); eight nieces; and eight nephews; and his former wife, Melinda Hamm Simpkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Gwendolyn Picone and Seretha Scott. A visitation will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018, from 6-8 PM, at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 200 S. Harrison St., in Easton. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Christ Church in Easton at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern Shore Chapter, 909 Progress Circle, Suite 400 Salisbury, MD 21804, www.alz.org/maryland or American Heart Association, 402 Marvel Court, 2nd Floor, Easton, MD 21601.

Winfred Earl Simpkins "Wimp"

December 28, 1950 - April 2, 2018