George Andrew Sims, age 81, of Gillsville, entered heaven Friday, February 3, 2023, at his residence with his loving family by his side.
George was born August 3, 1941, in Gillsville to the late Ned & Bessie Brock Sims. He was a poultry farmer most of his life. He loved the outdoors; he loved to hunt and fish and loved being with his family. He was a member of Emmanuel Community Church, formerly known as Pine Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brothers, John Sims, James Sims & W.F. Sims; sisters, Tootsie Whitehead, Louise Irvin & Lucille Smith.
Left to cherish precious memories, wife of 62 years, Barbara Joann Sims; daughters, Brenda (Phillip) Cofield, Linda (Tate) Coghlan, Lisa (Josh) Pope & Teresa (Stacy) Chester; sons, Wayne (Linda) Sims, Glenn (Penny) Sims & Ned (Yari) Sims; 17 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, Gene (Cathy) Sims & Jackie (Fay) Sims; sister, Lois (Junior) Loggins; longtime friends, Charlotte & the late James Parks; a number of nieces, nephews & other family members also survive.
Funeral services honoring George will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the Emmanuel Community Church (formerly known as Pine Grove Baptist Church) with Rev. Earl Pirkle officiating. He will be laid to rest in the church cemetery with Rev. Seth Harvey & Rev. Kip Wright officiating. George will lie in state from 1:30 p.m. until service time Sunday at the church. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at the funeral home.
The service will be livestreamed on the Ward’s Funeral Home Facebook. The family would like to thank special friend, Judith Williams & the staff at Gentiva Hospice for the great care they gave to George & the entire family.
You may sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence at www.wardsfh.com.
Ward’s Funeral Home of Gainesville is honored to serve the family of George Andrew Sims.
