Troy “TJ” Simkins, 42 of Abingdon, passed from this life at 5:15 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2022, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg from injuries he received in a UTV accident that occurred west of Abingdon.
He was born September 5, 1979, in Galesburg, the son of Larry and Patty (Johnson) Simkins.
TJ is survived by his parents, Patty Simkins of Abingdon and Larry (Patsy) Simkins of Galesburg; his fiancé, Samantha Lewis Martin of Abingdon; his sons, Kruz and Keegan of Abingdon; his brothers, Johnny (Nicole) Simkins of Tremont and Chad Simkins of Abingdon; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
TJ grew up in the London Mills area and graduated from Spoon River Valley High School in 1998. He later moved to Abingdon where has spent his adult life. He worked as a Millman at Gates Rubber Company for the past 11 years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his boys, his family, his friends, and his dog, Sunny.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Abingdon Chapel followed by remarks led by Johnnie Ulm. Cremation will be accorded afterward.
Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
