Daniel Simms

Daniel Randolph Sims, Sr. - SAVANNAH - Daniel Randolph Sims, Sr., 68 loyal son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend died June 11, 2015. Born in Savannah, GA, Danny was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Randolph Sims. In 1964, Danny graduated from Savannah High. His senior year he received the Ashley Dearing Award for Savannah's most versatile athlete. He also received the Sears Award for Outstanding Amateur Athlete. He attended Armstrong State College on a basketball and baseball scholarship where he received All-American honors while excelling in both sports. He was also the recipient of the President's Cup for the athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average. After graduation, he served in the National Guard and began his forty year career in the banking industry. In 1995, Danny was inducted into the Armstrong State Athletics Hall of Fame. In 2010, he was inducted into the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame. During his retirement years, Danny devoted his time to his family, especially his grandchildren. Danny was frequently spotted at school and sporting events in which his grandchildren participated. He cherished the times he and Mayette spent with friends old and new. Danny is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mayette; son, Daniel Randolph Sims, Jr (Molly); daughter Natalie Sims Brown (Alton) and four grandchildren that he adored; Mary Price, Mabel, and Agnes Brown and Daniel Sims III; his sisters Mary Sims Larson (Dick) and Martha Sims Buttimer, and brother-in-law Bill Dalzell (Delaine). He was preceded in death by his brother W. Roy Sims. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Isle of Hope United Methodist Church or the Humane Society. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 pm followed by a memorial service at 4:00 at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. A private burial will be at a later date. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News June 14, 2015 Please sign Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.