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JAKE SIMS Obituary
Alpha March 6, 1943 ~
Omega March 16, 2020
J. Z. (Jake) Sims Jr., was born on March 6,1943 to the late J.Z. and Emma Jones Sims
in Marianna, Florida.
He received his formal education in the Marion County Public School System, in Ocala, Florida and obtained his High School Diploma. Upon graduation, he enlisted in The
United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart Award. J.Z. (Jake) was honorably discharged.
J. Z. (Jake) returned to the states and became a Professional Farmer and Owner of
Haymaker Farm for over 20 years. During his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories: Sons, Marvin Busby(Shant'e), Rev. Jason Sims {Jeanira), Cedric Sims {Laquanda), Eric Tarver, Daughters, Nakeyma Colquitt
Sims, LaTrisha Sims, Emma Sims, Adjahnae Piner
(Michael) all of Ocala, FL; brother, Herman Sims Sr., Atlanta, GA; Curtis Sims (Janice) Mascotte,FL; sisters, Vivian
Simpson, Ocala, FL; Johnnie Mae Allen, New York, NY; Linda Baker, Orlando,FL; 21
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and a host of sorrowing nephews, nieces,
cousins and friends.
Mr. Sims will be laid to rest at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida on
March 23, 2020.
Professional arrangements are entrusted to Hadley-Brown Funeral Home, 127 NW 20th Street, Ocala, Florida 34475 (352) 620-0573.
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sandi/teddy pearo
March 24, 2020
one of our last GREAT FARMERS.A good man and always a friend.So glad i got to smooch him one more time .He will be missed. Rest in Peace Mr. Jake To his family our thoughts and prayers ,So very sorry for your loss.
March 23, 2020
Condolences to the entire Sims Family. We grew up together in Ocala, FL. on Fort King St. and was in the Howard High School Graduation Class of 1961. RIP.
Lemorne J. Piner
Augusta, GA.
Rev. Roy
March 23, 2020
I truly loved this man. He was my uncle and hero. I felt that he could fix anything broken in my life. When. I was a little boy as I was walking home from Kindergarten while playing with some other kids I laid my lunch box down in the streets and a car ran over it crushes it beyond recognition. I told the other kids I wasn't worried about a thing because my uncle Junior would fix it. Then there was the time I wanted to play in the school band, but I didn't have an instrument and money was scares, uncle Junior came to my rescue and purchased my first trombone. I later received a scholarship to attend FAMU and was a member of the renowned Marching 100. Thanks uncle Junior.
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March 21, 2020
I will always remember my classmate gone but never forgotten RIP JZ
Don Wyrick
March 21, 2020
So sorry for your loss Marvin
He was a good man.
Linda Baker
March 21, 2020
My uncle/Bro you will be miss and always Love you, Im hoping circumstances was different so I could of gone to the celebration , rest uncle Jake in Jesus Name.
LISA HOWARD
March 21, 2020
take your rest Mr.Jake all love
The Wooden
March 21, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ms. Delma
March 20, 2020
Ive known Jake since I was in 5th grade when Johnnie Mae and I met and became lifelong friends. Although I was always scared of Jake then until I got older and realized that he was just a no nonsense man and a hard worker . He loved and respected Ms. Emma.
Lauren Spencer
March 20, 2020
So sorry to hear of Jake's passing. RIP. Condolences to his family.
Beverly Lee
March 20, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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