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2007
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Sims Vickers Obituary
April 4, 2007 - March 27, 2022
Columbus, Georgia - Sims Rutledge Vickers was born on April 4, 2007 and entered heaven on Sunday, March 27, 2022.
Sims is survived by his parents, Jed and Anne Marie Vickers, and his twin sister, Maudie Lee Vickers. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Guy and Anne Sims; his paternal grandparents, Marie and Kim Dockery; his Aunt Rachel and Uncle Reggie Wilkes; and his two first cousins, Kerbie and Karlie Wilkes. He is also survived and loved by a host of other family members. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James Edward Vickers.
Sims loved life and others in large ways. He enjoyed hunting with his Dad and fishing with his Paw Paw. Sims attended Harris County Middle School. He was a member of the Harris County Shotgun Team. Sims was an active member of First Baptist Church of Columbus.
A funeral service for Sims will be held on Wednesday March 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 212 12th Street, Columbus, Georgia 31901. Family will visit with friends following the graveside in Parkhill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers are George D. Copeland, Jr., Dr. Shane B. Darrah, Dr. Tom Ellison, Bill Green, Dr. David Levine, and Dr. William B. Simpson. Honorary Pallbearers are First Baptist Youth Group, Bear Elder, and Daniel Potter (Sims' Youth Minister).
Sims' service will be livestreamed through www.firstbaptistcolumbusga.com First Baptist Church of Columbus's website click: watch us live to join the service.
Flowers will be accepted, if one prefers to make donations please remit to First Baptist Church Columbus Youth, PO Box 828, Columbus, Georgia 31902.
To share fond memories and express condolences with the Sims' Family please visit www.shcolumbus.com.
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Dr. Billie Kendrick
February 14, 2023
Thinking of you and your family today and praying for healing and peace. Love you, Mrs. Sims and the rest of your family.
Dr. Billie Kendrick-Teacher
April 1, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of this unexpected loss. My heart aches for you and your family. You are in my prayers. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Terrie Caldwell
April 1, 2022
I didn't know your son, but I wish I could have. My grandson a HC highschool student told me of his passing. I cried for him, the broken hearts and all the pain I know you're going through. So very sorry for your loss. From a mom that knows , you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ilana DiBlasi Graham
March 31, 2022
Oh, Ann Marie. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your precious son. Praying for peace and happy memories. What a gift it must have been to be his mama!
Aniya nelson
March 30, 2022
I'm sorry for your loss and that your son had to go that way, I wish your family all the love and support that i can give but he is in a better place and i may not have know him like everyone else but it's still sad that he's gone and I know what its like to lose a loved one because my sister died and it hurt the entire family but I just wanna let you know that things will get better I promise.
Tracy Smith (friend from gym)
March 30, 2022
Sending healing and comforting prayers at this sad time. I´m so sorry for your loss.
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