HERBERT SIMS, SR.

Mr. Herbert Sims Sr. Oh! What a man he was. Born October 08,
1934, in St Louis, Missouri, he was an only child. His mother Lizzie
Lee Ellis and Wally llis (Stepfather) moved them to Greenwood
Mississippi, where he grew up.
That’s where he met the love of his life, the one God chose for his
soulmate, Mrs. Annie B. Sims. They were married in Greenwood
MS on Christmas Day 1953, (68 yrs.). Herbert Sr. and his lovely
wife Annie moved to San Diego, CA, with their first-born Herbert
Sims Jr. (wife Cookie). Once in San Diego they had two more Sons,
Michael Sims Sr., and Pastor. Thomas Lee Sims (wife Ethel). Their
only Daughter Shanetta Sims LaZarus (husband Brian Sr.). Their
Goddaughter Alice Rollins.
His Grandchildren Michael Jr., Marque, Shevonte (John), Nicolette,
Kiawna (Cory), Shetashia (Quentin), Brittani, Chevaye, Brian II
(Jasmine), Herbert III, Xzavier, Kenyon, Nicholas and LaNiece. 23
Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchildren.
Herbert Sr. worked and retired from The City of Chula Vista. He
was a member of Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church for over three
decades. He was truly a Brother of the church, he help in feeding
the homeless and with Vocational Bible School and wherever the
Lord needed him. Mr. Herbert Sims Sr was a quiet man he said little
words but when he did speak you would definitely listen, he was a
man with lots of knowledge and wisdom. Him and Annie joined a
motorhome club called “The Cruisers”.
He loved being outside keeping his yard well-manicured and
being in his garage. Where he did all his crafts and building things
but when he would finish whatever he had made he would paint
it brown, no matter what it was going to be Brown. He was so
“COOL” and him and his lady could definitely dress, they received
Best Dress couple of the church.
Our Daddy, Grandfather and Friend was a Hero to us and Superman
to the Grand kids. We’re going to miss him very much. Our parents
used to say these couple of words to each other and it meant so
much to them, so here’s to you Daddy & Big Daddy. “ME TOO!”

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