About C. O. Simpkins, Sr.
Lived 1925 – 2019 (aged 94). C. O. Simpkins, Sr. was an American dentist, civil rights advocate and politician.
Cuthbert Ormond Simpkins Sr. (January 13, 1925 – December 4, 2019) was an American dentist, civil rights campaigner, and state legislator in Louisiana. He left the state under threat of violence before returning.
He was born in Mansfield, Louisiana to Oscar Simpkins.
He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a founding member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. He lived in Shreveport. His home and office were firebombed. At the time of his death he was married to Elaine nee Shoemaker Simpkins. Mansfield's post office was renamed for him.
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Who was C. O. Simpkins, Sr.?
American dentist
When was C. O. Simpkins, Sr. born?
C. O. Simpkins, Sr. was born on 13 January 1925 in Mansfield.
When did C. O. Simpkins, Sr. die?
C. O. Simpkins, Sr. died on 4 December 2019.
What was C. O. Simpkins, Sr.'s occupation?
C. O. Simpkins, Sr. was a dentist, civil rights advocate and politician.
What nationality was C. O. Simpkins, Sr.?
C. O. Simpkins, Sr. was American.
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