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Elder Hoyt Simms Obituary
Elder Simms was called to duty with the United States Marine Air Reserves at the age of 20. He was stationed at Cherry Point, N.C., during the Korean War.
He was ordained to the ministry of the gospel of Christ on June 16, 1958, and served as pastor to the following Primitive Baptist churches: Southside in Jacksonville, Delray Beach, Atlanta, Statesboro, northern Virginia, Lanes at Stilson, Ga., Hardwick at Milledgeville, Faith Chapel in Cordele and, again, in Atlanta. Since retiring in 2005, he has been pastor emeritus to the Atlanta Church, as well as continuing to preach regularly at nearby sister churches.
In addition to these full-time pastorates, he served on the Bible Study Literature Committee for the Primitive Baptist Foundation and as an editor for the Banner Herald, a denominational publication. His love for golf prompted his participation in the beginnings of the Statesboro Preacher's Golf Tournament, as well as service on the board of directors for the Georgia Preacher's Golf Association for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mildred Thomas Simms; a son, Mark Simms; a daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Mike Riggs; grandchildren, Brian Riggs, Laura and Joseph Petitone and David Simms, all of Atlanta; a great-grandson, Lucas Petitone; his brother, Elder Vernon Simms; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at Lanes Primitive Baptist Church in Stilson, Ga., on Wednesday, March 23, at 11 a.m. with Elder Pat McCoy, Elder Emerson Proctor, Elder Vernon Simms and Wade McElveen officiating.
The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
All Primitive Baptist ministers are asked to be honorary pallbearers.
Any memorial contributions may be made to the Primitive Baptist Foundation, c/o Darryl Harris, Secretary-Treasurer, P.O. Box 595, Roswell, GA 30077-0595.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Statesboro Herald, March 23, 2011
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Arthur Collins
March 26, 2011
Our deepest sympathy is heart felt in the loss of your husband and father. It seems like it was such a short time ago when he was in Statesboro and Mike & Marsha were newly weds
Love Arthur M. Collins
Family
George Robson
March 25, 2011
Mark & Marsha,
May God be with you during this difficult time and the days to come. Remember, your dad will always live on through the fond memories you hold.
George Robson
SHS Class of 1972
Terri Morris Grimm
March 22, 2011
Sister Mildred, Mark and Marsha, I was saddened to learn of your lose, but rejoice in the fact that Brother Simms is now with His Lord and Savior, whom he so faithfully served. I will always cherish the memories of the time
that your family spent at the Statesboro Church and the dedication of
Brother Simms and Sister Mildred.
May God continue to be with you all and
Bless you abundantly.
With Christian Love,
Terri Morris Grimm
March 22, 2011
Mildred, Mark & Marsha: I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Bro Hoyt. I have such wonderful memories of the years when he was our Pastor in Statesboro and Mildred was our Choir director. His loss will be felt greatly by so many who knew him and loved him.
May God Bless You at this sad time
Carlene Franklin Johnson
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Hal Waters, Jr.
March 22, 2011
Mark & Marsha, I am sorry to hear about your Dad. May God give you his peace during this time and forever.
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