Leroy Sims sr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Obituary Worcester, MA - Leroy Sims, Sr., age 69, departed this life on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA.He was born on July 27, 1944 in Sumter, SC to the late William and Lessie Mae (Johnson) Sims. Mr. Sims spent his early years in Sumter, but in the 1960's moved to Massachusetts. He worked as a machinist at Owens Illinois Manufacturing for many years until his retirement.He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Susan Washington Sims; two sons, Elder Leroy (Lillian) Sims, Jr., and Anthony (Veronica) Sims; three daughters, Sherry Germain, Tina Germain, and Tammy (Ron) Beliveau; sixteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, William Sims, James (Gail) Sims; and a nephew reared as a brother, Leon (Felicia) Muller; four sisters, Vermell (Frank) Simmons, Louise (Calvin) Scott, Pauline Ryce, and Carol (Eugene) Williams; honorary nieces and nephews: Theresa and Andre Sims, Dion and Frank Taylor; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 8, 2013 at 12:00 PM at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1093 Oswego Highway, Sumter, SC with Reverend Geneva Stafford, Pastor, Presiding. Elder Leroy Sims, Jr. will be the Eulogist for the service. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Orangehill Church cemetery, Wedgefied, SC.A public viewing will be held on Thursday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Whites Mortuary.The family is receiving friends at 1749 Polaris Drive, Sumter, SC.Message of condolences can be made at www.whitesmortuary.net.Services have been entrusted to Whites Mortuary, 517 N Guignard Drive, Sumter, (803) 774-8200. Visitation When Thursday, November 7th, 2013 3:00pm - 7:00pm Location Whites Mortuary, LLC Address 517 N. Guignard Dr. Sumter, SC 29150 Service Information When Friday, November 8th, 2013 12:00pm Location St. Mark United Methodist Church Address 1093 Oswego Highway Sumter, SC To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Leroy Sims sr, please visit our floral store.

Leroy Sims sr

July 27, 1944 - October 31, 2013