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John Jay "JJ" Sims Jr.

John Jay "JJ" Sims Jr. obituary, Larksville, PA

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John Sims Obituary

John "JJ" Jay Sims Jr., 16, of Larksville, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after a long courageous battle with a rare autoimmune disease. He was a strong and brave warrior who fought hard against this awful disease.

Born in Kingston, he was the son of John and Mary Sims, of Larksville and attended West Side Vocational Technical School, studying in the automotive mechanics program. JJ loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and his passion was fishing. He had a strong faith in God, praying for others and always grateful, thanking God for everything despite what he endured. Jay loved his siblings and was first to help others in need. He will be sadly missed by many friends and family.

Jay was strong when he was weak and brave when he was scared. He has gone way too soon and will forever hold a place in our hearts.

JJ was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Stanley Sims.

Left to cherish his memory, in addition to his parents, are his siblings, Brianna Sims; Abigail Sims and Stanley Sims, all of Larksville; maternal grandparents, Helen and Michael Bacumpas and paternal grandmother, Mary Sims; aunts, Donna Roman, Kim Wynne, Holly Sims, Muriel Sims; uncles, Robert Sims, Stanley Sims, Joey Sims and Peter Bacumpas; great-uncle and aunts, Walter and Kathy Sims and Kathy Bacumpas and many cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday from Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church, Maple Avenue, Kingston. Interment will follow in St. Vincent's Cemetery, Larksville.

Friends and family are welcomed to visit from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Thursday.

Visit www.StrishFuneralHome.com for information.

Published by Citizens Voice on Sep. 3, 2018.
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Mike and family.....

Please accept our most sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear "JJ". We pray for everlasting peace for "JJ" and that you and his devoted family and friends may find some comfort in knowing that so many prayers and kind thoughts are with you as you navigate the difficult days ahead.

Sincerely yours in sorrow,

Marilyn Novak and Al Mangione
Kingston

Marilyn Novak

September 6, 2018

Mary. I'm am so sorry for you and your family's loss. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I will be praying for you, JJ and the rest of your family may god be with you and help you all though this

Jean Joyce

September 4, 2018

This is terrible and unimaginable. Very sorry for your loss.

Dale Swan

September 4, 2018

god love ya Mary,you were always there for your kids,he,ll be misse

susan headley

September 4, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire Family. MayGod Bless you and comfort you at this time.

Larry and Vickie Blaine

September 4, 2018

So sorry for your loss.God give you peace at this time

Joyce

September 3, 2018

There are no words for what you must be going through. Just know you and your family are truly in our thoughts and prayers.

Maggie & Conrad Whitehead-Miller

September 3, 2018

Mary,
I am so very sorry.

Margaret Ann Hayes

September 3, 2018

My heart is breaking for all of you! If there were any words that would help your grieving I would say them 100 times. God speed JJ.

Tracy Sims

September 3, 2018

so sorry for your loss

David&Ethel zelinsky

September 3, 2018

My condolences to the entire family especially to Johnny. May God comfort you at this time.

Madeline Kocher

September 3, 2018

To the Sims famimy all my Prayers sent. J.J now you can rest in Peace God Bless you

Andrew Bucikowski

September 3, 2018

Mary, I'm so sorry to hear about JJ. My thoughts are with you all.

Andrea Visneski

September 3, 2018

My condolences to the entire family especially to Johnny. May God comfort you at this time.

Sandy Blaine

September 3, 2018

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