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Warren Sims

1952 - 2020

Warren Sims obituary, 1952-2020, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1952

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

The Boyd Family Funeral Home

5001 Chef Menteur Hwy.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Warren Sims Obituary

Warren Sims, 68 years old of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 from the Coronavirus. Warren Sims was born in New Orleans January 6, 1952. He graduated from George Washington Carver Sr. High in 1970. Warren was married to Juanita Sims on June 26, 1978. They were married for 43 years. Warren worked as a Bus Driver for RTA for 32 years, Chase Bag Company, Metro Sanitation, and Enterprise Car Rental. He enjoyed gardening and could make any flowerbed come to life with his keen eye for beauty and green thumb. He was also actively involved in his church, Nu Life Baptist Church. He was a devoted deacon and took pride in being the caretaker of the church. Warren is survived by his wife, Juanita, his grandchildren: Terion, Rianna, Alexis, and etc., his great-grandchild, his sons: Gary and James, parents Frank and Bertha, sister, Carolyn, brother Darryl, four sisters-in law, one brother-in law, and a loving family of nieces, nephews, and friends. Warren is preceded in death by his daughters: Trina and Michelle, brothers: Lee Henry, John Earl, Frank, Bernard, and Ronald. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020 at The Boyd Family Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, LA. Pastor Ronelle Williams will be officiating. Due to the restrictions from the COVID-19 virus, the visitation is limited to a few family members. Interment will be followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery for 11:30 a.m. The family wishes to thank everyone for their condolences. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2020.

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Errol "bird" Wright

May 6, 2025

I am just seeing this. I lost track of Warren after moving from New Orleans in 1982. Warren was driving the Barrac St. Route. One day he let me drive the bus.

FREEMON

April 21, 2020

WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY STRENGTH AND PEACE. MEMORIES ARE THE LEGACY OF LOVE.

Mr.&Mrs.Johnny White

April 21, 2020

R.I.P. my wonderful co -worker , classmates god love you more , family and friends stay humble and blessed,

DORELLA

April 20, 2020

PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY; MAY HAPPY MEMORIES CARRY YOU THROUGH THIS SORROWFUL TIME. REST IN PEACE WARREN.

Hannah Dabon

April 20, 2020

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

Elnora Patton

April 20, 2020

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

MARY

April 20, 2020

My Condolences to the Sims family. I worked with WARREN at RTA FOR YEARS.MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN YOUR LOVING MEMORIES OF WARREN.I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED. RIP

RHONDA HENRY

April 19, 2020

To the family of Warren Sims you have my deepest sympathy. Im RHONDA Bates I went to school with Carolyn its been years my mother had a grocery Garretts grocery. So I send my deepest condolences to you all.

Katrina

April 18, 2020

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.

Katrina

April 18, 2020

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.

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The Boyd Family Funeral Home

5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126

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