Kenneth Sims Obituary

Kenneth Culberson Sims, 88, born March 7, 1923, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle. Son of Martin Culberson Sims, and Bethel Parsley Sims, went to be with his Lord on January 14, 2012.
He graduated from Latexo High School in 1940, and had served as President of Junior, Senior classes and FFA, lettered in basketball and baseball. During his senior year in high school, he and six FFA buddies had a band, The FFA Clodhoppers, and did a weekly broadcast on Radio Station KNET, in Palestine, Texas. He attended Texas A&M and was proud to be an Aggie, never missed attending an A&M football game until he was 85, but remained an avid fan by listening on the radio or television. He moved to Houston in 1941. In 1946, he began his employment at Houston Lighting and Power Co from which he retired in 1985 after 39 years of service. He also played 1st base on the HL&P softball team. In 1957, Don Jordan requested him to represent HL&P on the Calf Scramble Committee of the Houston Livestock Show& Rodeo. He was a life member, with over 53 years of service.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Eugene F. Sims and Grandson, Kenneth. He is survived by his wife Wynn, sons, Charles and wife, Linda; and Tom; step-children Laura Baynham, husband Morgan, Sherry Christ, husband, Tom, Larry Edmondson; sisters June Cook, Cathy Massey. Numerous Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
The family wishes to thank caregivers, Yasmin and Cissy, for their devoted service to Kenneth & Wynn.
Pallbearers are Larry and Brian Edmondson, Justin Sims, Gene Sims, Raymond Massey, Tom Christ.
Honorary Pallbearers, Jerry Forbes, Gary Nesloney, Norman Bates, Michael Kinchen, Yasmin, Cissy, HLSR Calf Scramble Committee.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Christian Church, 4848 Preston Road, Pasadena, TX 77505 or to a charity of your choice.
Visitation will be at Forest Park Lawndale, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 7-9PM.
Services will be held at First Christian Church, Pasadena, Texas on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 2PM.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 17, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Sims

10 Entries

January 22, 2012

Kenneth was a very special person not only in my life, but my family as well. I worked with him at HL&P company for eleven years. My husband Gary went to A&M games, also to see Elvis when he came to the rodeo in the seventies...

He was always so generous to get both of our sons into the rodeo..Our oldest Brian and also when he met his furture wife Melissa made sure they had super seats to see there favorite stars. He got our youngest son Scott a ride on the back of the firetruck and he talked about it for days!!!

Always did for others without anything in return...He was just like that..He was a hard worker and worked with Gary on the swimteams in Cypressdale Subdivision and had so much fun.

He always kept in touch with everyone and would call around your birthday or his!!

We will miss him and we know he is pulling for those Aggies up in Heaven!!!

Sincerely, Gary, Janice, Brian, and Scott Pruett and family

Nita Grabhorn

January 22, 2012

Kenneth's Son Charles(bro in law) And wife Linda are my family. I knew Kenneth for 30 years. He had a very fulfilling life, may the family find peace in this time of loss.
Nita Grabhorn
Port Orchard, Wa

Jim Morgan

January 18, 2012

Uncle Kenneth: You will always be the kindest of relatives. As your sons and I grew up together, we shared so many memorable moments. From Pasadena to Crockett, and so many places in between, it was always an adventure. You blessed us in so many ways that it will be difficult to let all those memories fade. Thank you for being a grea uncle, and a helping hand to all of our family.

Angela, Jim, Rebecca, Marisa Morgan

Sarah Edmondson

January 17, 2012

Papa Ken,

You were the only Grandpa I ever knew. I never forget my great memories with you as you watched me grow up into the person I am today. I will never forget our times at the river house, the rodeo and many many more. If it were not for you I may have not ended up graduating for Texas A&M. I will forever cherish that you were in my life as my grandpa, my Papa Ken.

David and Gloria Parsley

January 17, 2012

Cousin Kenneth always took the time to reach out to say hello, to ask how things were, to just stay in touch. I will miss his calls, his humor, and his political commentary. Gloria and I were blessed to have him, Wynn, June and Cathy visit us in Kansas in October 2010. Not that long ago. He really wanted to see the house at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we did! Gloria got a kick out of his morning request for oatmeal, prepared the way he liked it.

Ron Harris

January 17, 2012

To the Sims Family,

I have known Mr. Sims (I've always called him Mr. Sims) for 16+ years since first joining the Calf Scramble Donors Committee in 1996. I knew very few people that first year and he was very gracious and extended his friendship to me. After moving to the Arena Committee I saw him every year as he was always present in the Calf Scramble Room with the kids during the Show. He will be missed! May God comfort you during this temporary separation knowing that "absent from the body, present with the Lord" and that as believers we will be reunited with him again and for all eternity. You are in our prayers. Ron, Calf Scramble Committee and D.A. Brother

James Baker

January 17, 2012

Mr. Sims will always have a special place in my heart, he is responsible for getting me my job with HL&P which lasted 41 years. Since Charles and I were friends I spent a lot of time in the Sims home and he was always a friend. Although I will miss him I have no doubt that he cheering the Aggies on from heaven.

We know you will continue to watch over our family!

January 17, 2012

Libby Allen

January 17, 2012

Uncle Kenneth, you were such a huge part of my entire life and I loved you so very much!! I will miss the way we teased each other whenever we talked on the phone or saw each other. Don, John, Lauren and Micah loved you so much, too, and none of us can imagine life without you here!

May you rest in peace, sweet, sweet man!

Gig'em!!!!!

Libby

Allen Own

January 17, 2012

Ken and I served on the Calf Scramble Committee for 40 years together. I will miss seeing his always smiling face and fun loving person that he was. May God hold you in his hands and comfort you during this time of sorrow. Heis now at the Calf Scramble in Heaven helping out as he always did.

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