C. Thomas Simpkin, 87, passed away May 15, 2008. A resident of Sun City for over 30 years, Mr. Simpkin was founder of the C. Tom Simpkin Air Conditioning and Heating Co., Inc. in Sun City. He was a 60 year member of Hannibal Lodge #188 AF&AM in Hannibal, MO, as well as a member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Harriett; son Arthur Simpkin Rose of Phoenix; brother William Simpkin Peggy of Dallas, TX; 5 grandchildren: John Fitzpatrick Stacy, Andrea Melanson Michael, Erika Hawkins Alex, Jason Fitzpatrick, and James Fitzpatrick Corey; and 8 great-grandchildren: Dylan & Sidney Melanson, Brook Sylvain, Cameron & Damon Hawkins, Lennon Fitzpatrick, Katrina Schabel, and Devin Fitzpatrick. Services will be held 10 AM, Monday, May 19, 2008 at the Lakeview United Methodist Church in Sun City. Menke Funeral & Cremation Center handled the arrangements.