Michael worked at Tinker AFB for 37 years. He retired December 28, 2001 as a Planning Engineer. He was best known for his noteworthy woodworking skills. He was a loving husband, dad, and Papa. Michael enjoyed traveling and Wednesday breakfast with his buddies Calvin, Frank, Jerry, and Dave.
Michael is survived by his wife of 29 years, Brenda Sims; his daughter Michelle Silsby and husband, Michael; son Dean Sims and wife, Tiffany; step-daughter Tammy Cearnal and fiancé, Jamison; step-son Adam Hoffman and wife, Stephanie; 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Michael was preceded in death by his father Ronald Sims, mother Ardath Zimmerman, step-father Lee Zimmerman, and brother Ron Sims.
A small family memorial service will be at 10:00am Monday, November 30, 2020 at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel, 5005 SE 29th St., Del City, OK.