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James L. “Cherokee” Simpkins

James L. “Cherokee” Simpkins, 52, of Prospect died Monday evening, April 25, 2005 at in Delaware at the home of his brother. He was born Jan 16, 1953 in Marion, OH to the late Dewey Simpkins and Shirley (Davis) Simpkins Criswell.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Vietnam, and loved his Riverbank get-togethers with his many friends.  He is survived by his mother, Shirley, of Prospect, his fiancée, Wanda Hummell, 3 sons, Jessie Simpkins, Kenton; James Allen Simpkins, Illinois, Jimmy Simpkins, Marion; 1 daughter Nikia Simpkins, Marion; 2 brothers, Dannie (Lisa) Simpkins, Delaware; Terry (Elise) Simpkins, Indiana; granddaughter, Cheyenne Simpkins of Indiana; nieces and nephews, Shelly, Danyal, Amanda, Corina, and T. J. Simpkins; great-nephews, Hunter, Bryant and Chase; Aunts, Uncles and many friends.  Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. in the Gehm-Ballinger Funeral Home, Prospect, OH with Rev. Joseph Rhea officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery with military honors given by the Marion County Veterans Council. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family, in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be sent online at www.ballingerfuneralhome.com. Directions to Prospect Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Condolences       to #1 from: mabelle39 Thu, Apr 28, 2005 at 6:26 PM I was sad to here of the lost of Cherokee he was a good friend and we shared alot of laughs.may god bless all of his family my pray are with you. BELLE #2 from: Jennifer Caudill Thu, Apr 28, 2005 at 6:47 PM Although I didn't personally know Jim, he was a very good friend of my brother, Jim 'Smokey' Gates. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My God bless you and give you comfort in your time of need. With deepest sympathy, Jennifer Caudill #3 from: EARLENE SKILES Thu, Apr 28, 2005 at 9:26 PM TO THE FAMILY OF CHEROKEE I WAS SAD TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING.I PRAY GOD GIVES YOU PEACE.I BELIEVE HES DANCING WITH THE ANGELS.MAY ANGELS BE WIYH YOU ALWAYS. EARLENE SKILES #4 from: Lonnie Buckner Fri, Apr 29, 2005 at 9:38 AM I did not know Jim but have worked with Dan for several years. It is very difficult to loose someone you love. It is even more difficult to loose a child. I trully can relate to your pain as i lost a son three years ago. I believe that god has a plan and that Jim is in better place. May god bless you and give you the strenth to get you through this difficult time. #5 from: Jim Drown Fri, Apr 29, 2005 at 6:24 PM Bless all of your hearts. What a great loss we have in losing our friend, Jim. I have been a lifelong friend of Jim's. I had not seen him in years, but had the great honor of seeing him when he came to see me last Labor Day when I was home visiting my Mother. We had such a good visit, and it seemed like only yesterday since we had seen each other. He will will missed deeply. Jim Drown - Arlington, Texas #6 from: Jim Hoffman Fri, Apr 29, 2005 at 9:05 PM To the family of Jim Simpkins, I knew Jim since the beginning of grade school in Prospect. I always liked Jim, from the start. He was always a rugged individual and a free spirit. I guess what I admired about him the most, was his positive attitude and easygoing, friendly ways. We were in contact through our early adult years, but as happens so often in life, lost track for long periods. I'm thankful I got to see Jim several weeks ago when I found out that he had taken ill. We had a good visit and got to talk and laugh a little about the 'old days.' He was still the same Jim. I'll truly miss Jim as I know you will. I do believe that he has met his heavenly father and now is in a beuatiful place. God bless you all. Sincerely, Jim Hoffman #7 from: Rae Knight Fri, Apr 29, 2005 at 11:15 PM I know that anyone who ever met 'Cherokee' will never forget him. Though we've been out of touch for a few years he has never left my mind. My heart felt sympathy goes out to everyone especially family, and I pray God gives you the peace and strength that passes all understanding. Rest in Peace Cherokee In Him Rae #8 from: RON BLEVINS Fri, May 5, 2006 at 8:24 AM I`M VERY SORRY TO HERE OF JIM`S PASSING. JIM AND I SPENT A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER, AS KIDS IN PROSPECT. WE HAD A LOT OF GOOD TIMES TOGERTHER.  SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR LOSS            RON BLEVINS

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