Earl Sims

SIMS, Earl Beloved husband of the late Esther Sims (nee Floyd), loving father of Patricia (Mike) Cegiel, Darrel (Rita) Sims and Phyllis (Joseph) Fodor, cherished grandfather of Chris Cegiel, Melinda (John) Botkin, Andrew Fodor, Natalie (Vaughn) Kunze, Casey (Jennifer) Fodor and Derek Sims, and great-grandfather of Joshua Botkin, Rebekah Botkin and David Botkin. Passed on February 22, 2010 at the age of 81. He is also survived by his brother Leamon (Thelma), Lloyd and Manford and his sister Essie Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Vivian Sims, his sisters Ora Alcorn and Jewell Smith, and his brothers Lester, Roy and Russell. Visitation will take place at Socialville Baptist Church, 5946 Socialville-Foster Rd., Mason, OH 45040 on Friday, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Bearing Precious Seed, 1369 Woodville Pike, Milford, OH 45150.