Ray Marion Sims, age 76, of Statham, GA, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013. He served in the United States Navy for 20 years. Ray was a member of Hebron Baptist Church and the Statham American Legion #163. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shelby Griffeth Sims; a daughter, Marian Sims; both of his parents, James Vester and Lillian Meadows Sims; and a brother, Jimmy D. Sims. Survivors include two step-daughters, Gail Rain and Lynn Yother, both of Cumming, GA; a sister, Ann Magness of Winder; four grandchildren, Danielle McMillon, Lisa Meeks, Ryan Yother, and Russell Yother; and four great-grandchildren, Belle McMillon, River McMillon, Shelby Meeks, and Colby Meeks. Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Smith Funeral Home, Winder. A funeral service will be held at 11 am Thursday, March 14, 2013 in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Reverend Gordon Griffin officiating. The burial will follow the service at Hebron Christian Church Cemetery, Winder. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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