Mack Arthur Mims Sr.

Mack Arthur Mims Sr., 81, of Waldo, (formerly Crescent City), entered the sunset of life on Thursday, October, 30, 2025, at UF Health at Shands, Gainesville.
He was born on Wednesday, December 1, 1943, in Girard, GA to Willie Charles Mims Sr. and Emma Lee Dixon Mims. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, Crescent City. He was a former member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church in Gainesville, where he was ordained as a deacon in 2001.
Mack was a 32nd degree mason, New Moon Lodge #32, F.&A.M. in Crescent City. His hobbies included fishing, supporting the Crescent City Raiders, watching the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Florida State Seminoles. Mack was also a fan of racecar driver Dale Jarrett. For many years, Mack was employed as a crew leader in the fern industry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in eternal rest by his son, Gary Patrick Mims; twin grandchildren, Mackell and Mackayla Mims; brothers, Willie C. Mims Jr.,  Clarence Mims and Emmett Mims. 
Mack's memories will be cherished by: his wife, Shirley Smith Mims, Waldo; daughters and sons, Constance Y. Mims, Sherry Mims, Mack Arthur (Lisa) Mims, Theron (Brittney) Mims, Cruz D. Mims; stepson, Terry Garrison; 16 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward Mims, James (Valerie) Mims, Bobby Mims; sisters, Essie P. Thomas, Barbara Mims, Lue G. Mims; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Dea. Mack's life will commence at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 15, at Mt. Tabor 1st Baptist Church (South Campus), 608 Randolph St., Crescent City, the Rev. Karl N. Flagg, Senior Pastor. The Rev. Michael Robinson, Friendship Baptist Church, Crescent City, Pastor, is the eulogist.
Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Crescent City.
Online condolences: www.flaggserenitychapel.com.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Karl N. Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel.