Simpkins, Ritivo Paul

Ritivo “Paul” Simpkins, 86 of Floyd, went home peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, September 27, 2024. Paul was born on February 11, 1938 to the late Orville and Arnie Simpkins. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Marie Simpkins; son, Kendall Simpkins; granddaughter, Brandy Acord; son-in-law, Phillip “Bubby” Lytton; sister, Janet Howell; brothers, Quinton and Clark Simpkins.

Paul was known as a helper and a giver, always wanting to lend a hand to anyone to help in any way he could. He loved his family and friends, family gatherings, and cook outs. He was a true outdoorsman, always wanting to be outside. He loved his gardens, always growing extra to give away to others. He loved mowing his grass, sitting around on the porch watching the birds. He was known as a jokester, loved to pick and laugh and carry on. Paul retired from the Radford Arsenal after many years of service and also worked at the Steel Mill.

He is survived by his children, Karen Lytton of Christiansburg, Kevin (Stacy) Simpkins of Floyd, Kim (Ernie) Woods of Christiansburg, and Kelli Hill of Max Meadows; grandchildren, Timothy (Ashley) Simpkins, Brian Lytton, Justin (Laurel) Simpkins, Tyler Hill, Taylor Hill, Bryce Thompson, and Brent Thompson; sisters & brother-in-law, Mary Akers and Betty (Jack) Saul; many other extended family including great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Beaver Creek Church with Pastor Marvin Wade officiating. Interment will follow in the Beaver Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Beaver Creek Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beaver Creek Church, 409 Ridgeview Rd NW, Floyd, VA 24091.