Melvin Sims Obituary
Melvin had many joys in life. He enjoyed fishing with his favorite fishing buddy his brother John L. He enjoyed Lima Senior Football, Thee Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns but most of all his grand legacy (grandchildren) as he would call them. After 42 years of service, he retired from Buckeye Rubber as a machinist. He was known for being a very meek, humble and an overall very good man that smiled at everything and everyone. His favorite saying when he would enter a room was, "There he is".
Leaving to continue his legacy; 2 sons Travis Sims, Cornell Sims and 1 daughter Lasheena Sims all of Lima. 2 Loving brothers John L. (Linda) Sims Jr., Tony Long and 4 sisters Ruby Sims, Armin (Charles) Sims Petty, Betty Sims, and Carolyn Sims. 12 beautiful grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Welcoming him into heaven is 4 brothers Roy Sims, James Sims, Joe Sims, Earnest Sims and 1 sister Shelly Sims Macklin 1 grandson Cordell Sims. His Special fur baby leaping and wagging his tail welcoming dad in heaven, Alex Sims.
Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 visitation will be 11:00am-1:00pm with services at 1:00pm at Siferd-Hanneman Funeral Home in Lima Ohio. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Darrell (Rocky) & Marie Downton
February 1, 2025
To Cheryl and Family,
May God bless you and family at this difficult time. Remember that God is still good in the mist of all that happens. You two spent a life time together and we know he will be dearly missed. So sorry we missed knowing he has joined others with our Lord and Savior. Peace to all and much love.
Darrell(Rocky) & Marie Downton
Eldridge Jones
January 27, 2025
Rest well my Friend and Family member Melvin many good fishing memories Deep est Sympathy to thee Sims Family
Eldridge Jones
Nee Jenkins
January 25, 2025
Sorry for your loss continue to riparadise
Virginia E. (LEWIS) Evans
January 24, 2025
I remember his beautiful smile. PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE Evans and Sims Family
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