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Billy Gene Sims

1929 - 2017

Billy Gene Sims obituary, 1929-2017, X., PA

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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Jefferson Funeral Chapel - Alexandria

5755 Castlewellan Dr.

Alexandria, Virginia

Billy Sims Obituary

Sims, Billy Gene LTC. U.S. Army (Ret.) Age 87 Billy Gene Sims, husband, patriarch, homesteader, soldier, businessman, passed on March 4, 2017. Dreamer, pioneer, he met and fell in love with Edith Hammond at a USO dance in California. Bill and Edie embarked on 65 years of adventurous life. They raised a large, loud and loving family. Drafted into the U.S. Army he fought in the Korean War. He was a field artillery officer and master aviator who flew two Vietnam tours. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star for Valor and Purple Heart. Bill and Edie homesteaded in Kasilof, Alaska. For 40 years they owned Antiques 'n Old Stuff at multiple locations in Washington, D.C. Chambersburg, PA and Brunswick, MD. He was an auctioneer and his motto for business and life was "Specializing in Making Folks Happy." As a founding member of Holy Family Catholic Community in Middletown, MD. he was a lector, greeter and founder of the annual church auction. He embraced those down-on-their-luck, hiring and counseling those in need ? including homeless, hitchhikers and people who wandered in off the street. Born in Brownsboro, TX on March 22, 1929, he was six when his mother died from gangrene. At 15, he left home, hitchhiking across the country, hopping trains, and courageously forging a life. He earned a GED, then a BA from U of MD. Survivors include Edith, of Alexandria, VA, six children: Billy M. (Gail) Sims, Hagerstown, MD; Marcus T. (Lourdes) Sims of Clarksville, MD; Vanessa Armstrong of Fort Defiance, VA; Monica Sims Crimmins (John Hannon), Diana Sims (Keith) Snider and John D. (Theresa) Sims, all of Alexandria, VA; grandchildren Benjamin Narduzzi; Gabriel (Anna) Narduzzi; Emily (Nick) Macedonia; Bess (Chad) Sussman; Nathaniel (Katelyn) Snider; Alexander Snider; William Snider; Samuel Snider; Annalisa Sims, Marcella Sims; Johnna Sims; Billy Gene Sims; and Nourah Barden; brother William Kenneth (Nefa) Sims, numerous "adopted" family members and lifelong friends. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Holy Family Catholic Community, 7321 Burkittsville Road, Middletown, MD. Funeral Mass follows at 1p.m. Burial at Arlington National Cemetery to be announced. Please view and sign the family guestbook at www. jeffersonfuneralchapel.com Please sign the Guestbook atwww.legacy.com/washingtontimes

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Published by Washington Times from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2017.

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Teresa

March 12, 2017

What a wonderful man and a loss to his family. For several years I spent the weekend treasure hunting in his warehouses. My house is full of items that used to be in his "house". He brings a smile to my face.

March 11, 2017

May the wonderful memories of your loved one sustain you until God''s promises are fulfilled. (John 6:40)

Ella

March 11, 2017

My love of antiques began with the very first purchase from Mr. Sims when his shop was in the old Rhode Island Avenue NW Theater in DC. I remember his son, Bill, worked with him. I met Mrs. Sims when I visited the Connecticut Ave shop. He was an easy person to talk to who gladly shared information. My condolences and prayers go out to the family.

Ellen Morgan

March 10, 2017

I'm sorry to hear about Uncle Bill, may God, happy memories, family and friends help you all through this sad time.
Love, Ellen

Pam

March 9, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Sims. I always remember him so fondly from years of shopping at the Brunswick Antiques and Old Stuff. He will be missed.

Ms. Lee

March 9, 2017

May the Hearer of Prayer bring you strength and peace during your time of sorrow.

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7321 Burkittsville Road, Middletown, MD 22315

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