Background
Simpkins, George W. was born on May 24, 1909 in St. Louis. Son of Ralph and May (Filley) Simpkins.
Simpkins, George W. was born on May 24, 1909 in St. Louis. Son of Ralph and May (Filley) Simpkins.
Educated St. Louis Country Day School, 1919-1926. Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude, Harvard, 1930. Juris Doctor with highest honors, Washington University, St. Louis, 1933.
Admitted to Missouri bar, 1933. Associate with Bryan, Williams, Cave & McPheeters (now Bryan, Cave, McPheeters & McRoberts), 1933, partner, 1944, has worked in banking financial, Corporation, tax law. Director Ralston Purina Company.
Member American, Missouri, St. Louis Bar Associations, Phi Beta Kappa (Harvard), Order of Coif (Washington University). Clubs: St. Louis Country, University, Noonday (St. Louis).