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Clarence Sims Obituary
Evansville, IN
Clarence William Sims, Sr., 87, died January 23, 2012 at Parkview Care Center. Clarence was born October 22, 1924, the son of Charles Preston Sims, Sr. and Antha C. Bugg in Spotsville, Kentucky.
He was a contractor, brick layer and carpenter who built fine limestone homes and downtown high-rise buildings in Evansville, IN. He also built mausoleums around the tri-state area.
Clarence was a US Navy veteran.
He lived on Old Henderson Rd.along the Ohio River for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, boating and everything about the river.
He is survived by his children, Carole Sue Allen of Evansville, IN; Brenda Jane Peterson (John) and Bonita June Shockley both of Lexington, KY. Sons, William Dennis Sims (Cris) of Louisville, KY.; Gregory Lee Sims (Sharon) of Evansville, IN. and Brian Sims (Kristin) of San Diego, CA.; two sisters, Agnes Sims Schindler (William) and Juanita Carol Sims.
His grandchildren include, Roger and Tracey Sims; Chris Telford; Jane Allison Humphrey; Sarah Humphrey Moore, Sims Marshall Bartella; Kyle Rizenberg, Kendall Rizenberg; Broc Sims; Kara Sims; Mike Weber, Scott Weber and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Clarence William Sims, Jr. (Bonnie) of North Lauderdale, Fl. and one grandson, Mark Robert Bartella of Lexington, KY.; brothers, Charles Preston Sims, Jr. (Edna) and Vernie Sims (June) and sisters Cora May Sims, Wilma Sims Boyd (James) and Vivian Devasier.
Clarence's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Parkview Care Center for their care and compassion.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 6:30PM at Alexander West Chapel with a memorial service at 6:30 PM, officiated by his daughter, Rev. Brenda Sims Peterson.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ron Brown
February 1, 2012
I'm sorry to hear about your father's passing, I used to live next door to him many years ago. I knew his sister Wilma and Juanita. May his soul rest in peace.
Ron Brown - Columbus, OH
January 26, 2012
Clarence was truly one of a kind and did it 'his' way! Drinking his 'smart alecks' and hosting many hog roasts and parties at the river, will always be great memories fo alot of us. Reast in Peace old man. Love to the famuly, Harriet Cissna Heinlin
Sam Seiler
January 25, 2012
I remember Clarence well. We were classmates and friends
at Centennial School in the 1930s. May he rest in peace.
Ruth Black
January 24, 2012
My condolences to your family, Brenda. He was quite a character. Thanks for sharing some of his story with us.
January 24, 2012
So sorry I can't be there. I will be there in spirit and holding everyone near to me in prayers. You are one of the smartest men I have ever know. Your baby sister, "Nita Carol" as you used to call me.
Bonita Shockley
January 24, 2012
I just read through the suggested entries and they made me laugh. Dad lived his life the way he wanted to. I'm sure he will continue to do so in the afterlife. Go get em Dad!
Last visit with Dad.
Brenda Peterson
January 24, 2012
Rest in eternal peace, Dad.
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