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Sylvester Sims Obituary

Sims, Sylvester S. Age 83. October 6, 2012. Memorial Service for the award winning Artist, Father, Brother, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend will be held October 9, 10AM. Family hour 9-10AM at St. Francis of Assisi, 1927 N. 4th St. Services entrusted to:

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 9, 2012.

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Cheryl Cocroft-Noble

October 11, 2012

Peace and Love to all the family of Mr. Sims. Mr. Sims, such a talented man, may you continue to draw pictures of God's deep love in the minds of your loved ones left behind.

October 10, 2012

I will truly miss my BFFF (Best Father Figure Friend). Syl was a genereous,talented WONDERFUL Man. I will cherish all the times we spent together, whether we were laughing, talking,eating or just watching a movie. It was really like spending time at my pops house. Sylvester, Terry and Matt your Father will be greatly missed.

With sympathy and LOVE

Fran Clark

Kimberly Thomas (formerly Prewitt)

October 10, 2012

May the prayers and good thoughts of friends and family provide strength to the Sims family. His is an example of a life well lived.

Benjamin H. Holley, III

October 10, 2012

May God give your sons PEACE, in knowing that your love of family touched us all. We'll never forget you, Uncle Syl.

Chanda Burton

October 10, 2012

I Love You Grandpa Syl, you always made me smile, your great abundance of cheerfulness will live in my heart and memories forever, hugs and kisses, rest in peace.

Brenda Holley

October 9, 2012

Thank you uncle for being that special person in my life .. May God go with you.

The Roberson Family

October 9, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

janaeha sims

October 9, 2012

I will always love you grandpa. Rest in peace. Loves janaeha sims

amaya sims

October 9, 2012

I will miss my grandfather sylvester s. sims

Anthont Brown

October 9, 2012

My prayers go out to the Sims family may God give you all peace.

TONY AND KAREN HILL

October 9, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

You will be missed

Sherrie Szombathelyi

October 9, 2012

I am so soory to hear of the loss of such a fabulous man and inspirational artist. he will live on through his work and personal legacy. His family is in my heart and thoughts.

LYDIA MITCHELL

October 9, 2012

GOOD BYE GODFATHER. YOU ARE IN PEACE NOW. MY BEST RECENT TIME WAS CLIMBING IN BED WITH YOU AS WE LAUGHED AND WATCHED CARTOONS. LUV U.

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