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John Daniel Robert Simkins Jr.

February 11, 2001 — April 23, 2022

Conway

John Daniel Robert Simkins Jr.

John Daniel Robert Simkins, Jr. was born February 11,2001 in Houston, Texas. He passed away from a tragic car accident on Saturday, April 23,2022.

He is survived by his parents, John Daniel Robert Simkins,Sr. and Christina Ann (Nelson) Simkins, brother Zachary Elijah Simkins (Zoey Simkins), grandparents, William Barrett, III. and Harriet Simkins of Warren,AR, Michael and Dana Jones of Springfield, MO, Elizabeth A. Murray of Greenbrier, AR, and Thomas and Mary Nelson of Red Rock, AZ, great grandparents, David and Sharon Murray of Yuma,AZ., uncles and aunts, Barrett Simkins (Bess) and Adam Simkins (Tillie), Martin Nelson (Naomi), Anthony Nelson, John Nelson, Alicia Rascon (Justin), Mariah Tierney (Collin), Damaris Febus, Lindsay Jones, Joshua Jones, Noelle Jones, and a large loving host of cousins and family.

He will be waiting for his boys when they get called,' Saturday is for the boys.' He attended Conway school district and graduated from Vilonia High School in 2019. He was a hard worker with the biggest heart. He touched many lives and was loved fiercely by everyone who knew him and will be missed dearly until we meet again.

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Thursday. April 28, 2022 in the Chapel of Griffin Leggett Funeral Home, 1751 Dave Ward Drive, Conway, AR 72034. Celebration of Life will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by interment in Thorn Cemetery at Greenbrier.
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Visitation

Thursday, April 28, 2022

12:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)

Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home

1751 Dave Ward Drive, Conway, AR 72034

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Celebration of Life

Thursday, April 28, 2022

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)

Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home

1751 Dave Ward Drive, Conway, AR 72034

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Committal Service

Thursday, April 28, 2022

3:30 - 4:00 pm (Central time)

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