Captain Billy E. Simpkins II, 59, of Point Pleasant, WV passed away Wednesday, December 08, 2021, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, WV with his family at his side.

He was born May 17, 1962, in Point Pleasant, son to Billy Everett Simpkins I, and Patty Ann Stewart of Point Pleasant.

Bill attended Point Pleasant High School. Bill chose to follow a family tradition and began his career on the river in 1979 as a deckhand, later becoming a Pilot. He was currently employed as a Captain by Bellaire Harbor Services, Bellaire, Ohio. He was a member of the Point Pleasant Moose Lodge #731, he was an avid golfer and member of Cliffside Golf Course, Gallipolis, Ohio. Bill would joke that he loved animals more than people, especially his Chlobug.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl and Zelda Simpkins, Jess and Rose Likens; his stepmother, Betty Jo Simpkins, his father-in-law, David "Gene" Bennett and mother-in-law, Betty Mae Bennett Rawlins. He was also preceded by his uncles Carl "Sonny" Simpkins and Harry "Moke" Simpkins.

Bill is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Janet A. Simpkins, of Point Pleasant, daughters, Kaitlyn "Katie" Simpkins of Charlotte, NC and Jessie Simpkins of Point Pleasant, WV/ Sister and brother-in-law, Paula and Randy Birchfield, of Point Pleasant, sisters-in-law, Charlene (Jeff) Anderson of Polk City, FL and Jean Ann (Jeff) Smith of Cumming, GA. Nephews, Brandon (Nikki) Roush of Point Pleasant, Jonhathan (Mikala) Malone of Huntington, WV. Nieces, Gracie and Lauren Smith of Cumming, GA, Jazmyne Malone of Polk City, FL. Great-nieces, Havin, Brynn and Bralee Roush of Point Pleasant, Great-Nephew, Oliver Malone ofHuntington, WV. As well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Services for Bill will be on Saturday December 11, 2021 at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home, visitation will be from 1-3 with a service conducted by Carl "Boxer" Swisher will follow.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Crow-Hussell Funeral Home in Bill's Honor.