Sims, Gerald Dee (Jerry) – of Grand Blanc, age 70, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 in Traverse City, Michigan. Memorial Services will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Brown Funeral Home, 1480 E. Hill Road, Grand Blanc, MI with visitation 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday. Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 14, 1945 the son of the late John W. Sims and Delores Dougherty. He was a longtime Grand Blanc businessman in commercial construction. Jerry owned Steel Erectors Inc. and also owned Chappy’s Auto Wash in Grand Blanc. Jerry was also a car enthusiast. Surviving are: wife, Sharyn Sharpe Sims; children, Deborah Moroni and Matthew Sims; grandchildren, Madison, Chappy, Mason, J.C. and Kennedy; also surviving are beloved aunts, uncles, brothers in law, sisters in law and cousins. Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Cheryl. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Please share your condolences with the family at www.brownfh.com
