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Obituary for Craig Bryson Simkins Craig Bryson Simkins
Eagle Rock Resident, Apartment Complex Maintenance Man, Dies At Age 61

Craig Bryson Simkins, 61, of Eagle Rock, Virginia, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred E. and Mary Jane Kelly Simkins.

Craig retired as a maintenance man of an apartment complex. He loved woodworking, animals, skeet shooting, his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Victoria Dale Simkins; children: Craig Jr. and Sara Simkins, Nyssa Marie and Jimmy Dirado, Matthew Hughes, Justin Hughes, Aaron Hughes and girlfriend, Aissa Hernandez, and Amanda and Christian Walker; grandchildren, Myra, Kelce, Hailey, Addison, Aiko, Anakin, and Etta James; brother, Scott and Kristi Simkins, and sister, Amy and Greg Haass.

A memorial service will be held in the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, Saturday, September 12, 2026 beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ray Sandifer officiating. The family will hold a reception at Shiloh Community Center following the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Sophia's Grace Foundation, 2411 Bunting Circle, Hardeson, Delaware 19951 or www.sophiasgracefoundation.org. Arrangements entrusted to the Eagle Rock Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 540-884-2276. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com.