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Carl Sims
Ryshaun M. Fogle
John Sims
Edwin R. Jones
Wilbert Sims, Sr.
Mitchell Robinson
Tammy Goodman Jones
Jacqueline Sims
Loraine Wicker
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God has laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, or play,
I found the peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch,
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.
The family of the late Willie C. Sims, Jr. would like to thank their family and
friends for the many acts of kindness so generously expressed during our time
of bereavement. Our loss is great, but we are comforted in knowing so many
care. May God bless each of you.
Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home
2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Director
803.254.2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
Willie Claude Sims, Jr., affectionately known as “Rick”, was born August 27,
1961 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of the late Willie Claude Sims, Sr.
and Gedell Thomas Sims.
He was educated in the public schools of Brooklyn. He was a hard worker,
even as a young man, working in grocery retail. He fell in love as a teenager
and fathered a son with Judith Cato (deceased).
During his adult years, he moved to Columbia, South Carolina where he
dedicated his life to the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized. He was a faithful
brother and helped others wherever and whenever he could. He spent many
years residing at Dowdy’s Community Care Home, which he often boldly
declared, “This is my house!”
“Rick” was a quiet gentleman, a skillful and challenging chess player, as well
as a Kung Fu movie enthusiast. He particularly enjoyed the martial arts and
expertise of Bruce Lee. When he wasn’t watching Kung Fu movies, computing
lottery numbers, or playing chess, he dedicated his time to enjoying delicacies
of particular cuisines, notably Chinese food and most popular pancakes
drowned in syrup with bacon on the side, not to mention Thanksgiving
dinners.
Willie C. Sims, Jr. leaves to cherish fond memories, his son, Kevin Cato of
Chicago, Illinois; two grandsons; his loving mother, Gedell Thomas Sims of
Columbia, South Carolina; siblings: Sandra Deloris Sims of Columbia, South
Carolina, Mitchell Earl Sims of Utah, Donell Marie (Joe) Sims-Gantt of
Maryland, Rev. Wendell Curley (Cynthia) Sims of West Columbia, South
Carolina, Clay Allen Sims of Maryland, and Wilbert Stanley Sims, Sr. of
Columbia, South Carolina; two uncles, Louis (Betty) Sims of New Jersey and
Beuford (Odester) Sims of Newberry, South Carolina; three aunts: Mamie
Thomas of Texas, Leola (James) Glymph of Newberry, South Carolina, and
Sharon (Warren) Callahan of Greenwood, South Carolina; and a host of
cousins, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
Prelude.............................................................................................. Brother Eric Brown Samaria Baptist Church
Processional ....................................................................................... Clergy and Family
Final Farewell to Our Beloved “Rick” ........................ Bostick-Tompkins Staff
Hymn of Praise ................................................ “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Scripture Readings
Old Testament ..........................................................................................Psalm 23 Reverend Bobby S. Williams
New Testament .................................................................................. John 14:1-6 Reverend Glenn D. Wigfall, Haskell Heights First Baptist Church
Prayer of Comfort................................................................... Reverend Samuel Rice True Vine Outreach
Acknowledgments ..................................................... Sims Family Representative
Song of Praise .................................................................................... “Strength Medley” Voices of Samaria
Words of Comfort ..........................................................................Pastor Fred W. Coit
Closing Selection ................................................................ “A Better Day is Coming”
Recessional
1101 Buckner Road • Columbia, South Carolina