Samuel Simpkins

January 9, 1971 - July 9, 2017

Samuel "Sam Sam" Simpkins Jr., 46, went home to be with the Lord peacefully July 9, 2017, in Palmetto Health Hospital in Columbia, SC. Sam Sam was born on January 9, 1971, in Brooklyn, NY, to Bettie and Samuel Simpkins Se. His sweet demeanor was magnetic, and he always wore a great big smile. In his spare time, he loved to joke around and bring joy to everyone he encountered. But, most of all, he loved God and all of his family and friends very much! As a youth, he made his home in Columbia, SC, as a member of the Midlands Center where he was well loved by his friends and caregivers. Sam Sam was preceded in death by his grandparents: Mamie Roscoe of Aiken, SC, Charlie B. and Selma Johnson of Bethel, NC; aunt Annie Manning of Jamica, Queens; and uncles: Frank and Larry Johnson of Robersonville, NC. He is survived by his parents Bettie and Samuel Simpkins Sr., of Augusta, GA;two brothers: Matthew Simpkins of Augusta, GA, and Justin (Tameka) Simpkins of Atlanta, GA; two sisters: Alexis Simpkins of Gainesville, FL, and Nori (Marcus) Brown, of Augusta, GA; three aunts: Nina Wilkins of Norfolk, VA, Dorothy Roberson of Highpoint, NC, and Elizabeth of Suitland, MD; one godbrother Bradley Jones of Savannah, GA; and nieces, nephews and many, many friends. A reception at Williams Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church located at 1630 Fifteenth Street, Augusta, GA will follow the funeral service. The Rev. Dr. (Col) Bobby E, Jones (US Army Ret) will officiate; all are welcome to attend and celebrate Sam Sam's life.