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SIMS Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com Martin E. Sims, 60, of Jacksonville, FL died Monday, March 10, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Terry Anne, and his parents, Gilbert and Kathryn. Marty is survived by his loving daughters, Lacey Stryker, Stephanie Sims and Alison Sims, his brother, Roger Sims, his sister, Lorraine Robinson and many wonderful nieces and nephews. He was born in Fort Scott, Kansas. He married the love of his life, Terry, in 1986 and enjoyed a wonderful life with her and the children in St. Louis, Missouri. They moved to S. Africa in 1997 and traveled extensively throughout the world with his family. Marty enjoyed golf, sailing and cycling. He had a successful career in telecommunications with Southwestern Bell, AT&T and Telkom S. Africa. Marty will be greatly missed by his devoted family and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday March 18 at Mandarin United Methodist Church.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Mar. 16, 2014.

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Robert Schlutow

March 10, 2023

Marty is still in my heart as I remember him, especially when I think of the wonderful times we had in South Africa. Lacey, Stephanie, and Alison: My Prayers are with you always.

Mark & Leslie Swink

March 10, 2019

Marty -- missing you and your wife dearly. Think of you often.

Steve Lamb

October 9, 2014

Marty, what a good man, husband, father, and friend, always put his family first, he and Terry really knew what was inprotant, in life. He will be missed, I hope the celebration of his life was as beautiful as Terry's, Renee and I enjoyed their freindship, and will always remember them both, with love.

Pat Wehner

May 9, 2014

I was sorry to hear about Marty. My prayers are with his family. I worked with him in St. Louis and, while he loved his work, he loved his family more.

Tony Sausville

April 25, 2014

I was sorry to here of Marty's passing he was my boss and friend. Everyone liked Marty. I will remember him and his family in my prayers.

Tony Sausville

Abdullah Kajee

April 25, 2014

My condolences to the family of Marty Sims from Abdullah Kajee Telkom, South Africa. With fond memories, prayers and thoughts from all, may he now rest in peace. (Abdullah Kajee - Telkom South Africa)

Robert Schlutow

April 24, 2014

Marty worked for me in South Africa and with me in St. Louis. He and Terry were great friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marty, and his daughters. He was a wonderful Husband & Father.

Stephanie Twillman

April 23, 2014

Just learned of Marty's passing. You are all in our prayers.

David Howard

April 22, 2014

Marty was a great guy and friend. My wife Patti and I missed Marty and Terry when you moved to S. Africa and have since. I talked to him in January to try to get him to go skiing with me and my two boys, but he seemed distracted. My best to his girls, as I am sure he was a great dad.

March 26, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out for Marty, his daughters and all his family and friends. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

Richard & Pamela Snowbarger

March 18, 2014

You all are in our thoughts and prayers!

Mark Swink

March 18, 2014

Loving embrace to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God will bless and keep you always.

Love, Swink Family

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