SIMPSON, CHARLES W. Charles Wilkins Simpson, known as Wilks to family and friends, has died at his Mount Helix home, four days before his ninety-eighth birthday. Co-founder of the San Diego Waterco… ...

Wilkins, known as “Walt,” was born prematurely at only two pounds. His twin died at birth, but Wilkins spent two months on life support in the hospital, fighting to survive, his mother said.