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Dr. James Sims Obituary
POLKTON - On Saturday, August 23, 2025, Dr. James Vernon Sims, 84, passed away peacefully at his home.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Jerome Cash officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home,
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2036 Morven Rd PO Box 274, Wadesboro, NC 28170
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Upcoming Events
Aug
27
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Leavitt Funeral Home
2036 Morven Road, Wadesboro, NC 28170
Send FlowersAug
27
Services provided by
Leavitt Funeral Home - WadesboroOnly 16 hours left for delivery to next service.