David Mims Sr.

David Mims Sr. obituary, East St Louis, IL

David Mims Sr.

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David Mims Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Herr Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Collinsville on Feb. 13, 2026.
David Mims Sr age 59, of East St Louis, IL, passed away on January 21st 2026. Born on February 2nd 1967 in East St Louis, IL to Samuel & Mary (Fudge) Mims, he will be remembered for being a Wonderful Father and Grandpa Aka Papa Jackie. He was a Mechanic all his life.

He is survived by his sister's Marilyn & Alan Sparks, Dianna Mims & Terry Outland ,Joanna Clark & Daniel Widdows, Loretta Stufflebean & Tim Prenzel, and Teresa Hinkle, and brother's Steven Sr & Darlene (Clark) Mims, Danny Mims, Jerome & Regina (Moore) Mims, Timothy Sr & Shelly (Rodriguez) Mims, Jerry Mims, and Anthony Mims. Loretta Kite Mother of his children, Son's David Jr & Brandi (Atwood) Mims, James Kite & Krista Ernst, Jamie Kite & Cheyenne Hopkins, Elizabeth (Mims) & Austin Tettaton . Grandchildren Cali Mims, Hayden Barrera, Rayna Kite, Laila Kite, Layton Kite, Maxxton Hopkins ,Braelynn Tettaton, Brynnlee Tettaton and Blayklee Tettaton. Many Uncles, Aunts, nieces nephews and cousins. And a Great Friend to all.

A memorial service will be held 6:00pm, Monday, February 16, 2026, at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville.

Thank you for your support during this difficult time.

The family is being served by HERR Funeral Home, 501 West Main Street, Collinsville, Illinois 62234.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

16

Memorial service

6:00 p.m.

Herr Funeral Home & Cremation Services

501 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234

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