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Tolbert Ira Simpkins Sr. 1922 - 1983

Tolbert Ira Simpkins Sr of Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia was born on April 12, 1922 in Logan County, and died at age 60 years old on February 6, 1983 in Jolo, McDowell County. Tolbert Simpkins was buried at Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge in Avondale.

Tolbert Ira Simpkins Sr

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Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia 24850

April 12, 1922

Logan County, West Virginia, United States

February 6, 1983

Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia, 24873, United States

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Introduction

Tolbert Ira Simpkins was born on April 12, 1922 in Logan County, West Virginia, USA to parents Henry John Mounts Simpkins (1885-1954) and Arminta "Minnie" Ellis (1886-1951). He had siblings Lydia (Simpkins) Collins (1908-1961), Arnold Henry Simpkins (1910-1981), Martha Simpkins (1912-1988), Garland G Simpkins (1914-1996), Bayk Simpkins (1919-), Boyd Harding Simpkins (1919-1952), Harry Simpkins (1925-1994), and Cebert Martin Simpkins (1928-1967). At the time of his registration for the draft on June 30, 1942, in Jolo, McDowell, West Virginia, Tolbert Simpkins was 20 years old and listed himself as the head of the household. He was employed by W H Hatfield and resided in Jolo, West Virginia. He enlisted in the United States Army on November 4, 1942, in Huntington, West Virginia. At the time of his enlistment, he was a citizen and single without dependents. Tolbert was a WWll veteran and served as a Private First Class in the US Army. In civilian life, he worked as a coal miner. On September 28, 1951 he married Audrey Francis Blevins (1939–2015) in Dickenson, Virginia, USA. They had seven children; four boys including Michael Dean and Andy Ray as well as three girls. He was a quiet man in general who liked to fish and listen to bluegrass music.
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1922

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April 12, 1922

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Logan County, West Virginia United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white. His father Henry was born on March 14, 1885 in Welch, McDowell, West Virginia, USA. His mother was born on December 25, 1886 in Christian West Virginia. His parents were married on January 1, 1906 in Logan County, West Virginia, USA.
Nationality & Locations

Tolbert was born in Logan County, West Virginia, USA and grew up in Triadelphia, Logan, West Virginia and Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia. He later lived in a small community called Threeforks ,West Virginia.
Early Life & Education

Dad never finished school , He raised a family and worked hard to provide for them .He was a loving father .
Religious Beliefs

Dad believed in God 🙏.
Military Service

At the time of his registration for the draft on June 30, 1942, in Jolo, McDowell, West Virginia, Tolbert Simpkins was 20 years old and listed himself as the head of the household. He was employed by W H Hatfield and resided in Jolo, West Virginia. Simpkins was 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed 130 pounds. He had a light complexion, red hair, and blue eyes. His next of kin was listed as Minnie Simpkins. Simpkins was assigned a service number of 35638388. He enlisted in the United States Army on November 4, 1942, in Huntington, West Virginia. At the time of his enlistment, he was a citizen and single without dependents. He had completed grammar school and was employed in an unskilled sawmill occupation, n.e.c. Simpkins enlisted in the Selectees (enlisted men) branch, and his records indicate that he was assigned to the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA component. This meant that he had not yet been assigned to a specific branch of the military. Tolbert was a WWll veteran. He served as a Private First Class in the US Army.
Professional Career

Dad was an Army veteran of WWll and also worked as a coal miner.
Personal Life & Family

Tolbert loved to fish and listen to bluegrass music. At the time of his passing he still had one Son in high school IRA R. Simpkins .
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1983

Death

February 6, 1983

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Jolo, McDowell County, West Virginia 24873, United States
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Mullins Cemetery on Crane Ridge in Avondale, McDowell County, West Virginia 24879, United States
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Delilah Jones

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02/02/2024

Missing my Dad.

Dad another year since Good called you to your heavenly home, 😔it hasn’t been easy to carry on , you are happy, healed , the pain you suffered is gone! We miss you Dad but we love you until we see you again in the sweet by and by , your baby girl Debby💙💔🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹.

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Delilah Jones

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02/02/2024

Tolbert Ira Simpkins Sr.

Dad playing solitaire, just one of his favorite things to do,as well as fishing … l love you Daddy 💙😔🌹. In memory of our Dad ! 🙏

Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.

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Delilah Jones

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03/23/2020

Tolbert Simpkins

This is a photo of Tolbert Ira Simpkins Sr. and Audrey Simpkins added by Delilah Jones on March 23, 2020.
People in photo include: Audrey Simpkins

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Delilah Jones

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03/23/2020

This is a picture of my parents after the birth of their first child Joetta Simpkins Jones .

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Delilah Jones

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03/23/2020

My parents Audrey Simpkins and my Dad Tolbert Simpkins.

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03/24/2020

Dad was a loving but gentle soul , but took nothing from anyone !

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Tolbert Ira Simpkins Sr. 1922 - 1983

Tolbert Ira Simpkins Sr's History: 1922 - 1983

Introduction

Birthday

Ethnicity & Family History

Nationality & Locations

Early Life & Education

Religious Beliefs

Military Service

Professional Career

Personal Life & Family

Death

Gravesite & Burial

4 Memories, Stories & Photos about Tolbert

Tolbert Simpkins' Family Tree & Friends

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