Robert "Bobby" Joe Sims

Bob was known for his amazing woodworking abilities, creating decks, kitchen, bedroom suite and various other pieces of furniture, including toys for his grandchildren. He had a well equipped wood working shop which was open for anyone who needed/wanted anything made or fixed. He never knew a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in need, including upon his death the donation of his organs where he was able to help cancer and burn victims. He was an avid gun collector and loved to sit in his gun room reloading bullets. He was once a hunter, but with age became an animal lover and protector. Feeding any animal that came to his door, including raccoons, deer, possums, cats and squirrels. He couldn’t stand to see a hungry animal. He had an amazing love and curiosity when it came to his great grandbabies, enjoying every moment and cherishing the time he had with them. He is survived by his sister Sue Lanza, his children Sabrina Burkhart, Tony Sims and Joey Sims. Step children, Robert Goulet, Michael Snell, and Peggy Palladino. His grandchildren, Brian Cole, Stephen Carter, Mandie Sutherland, Dustin Sims, Deven Sims, Jonathan Maulick, Dylan Sims, Emily Maulick Taylor, Cody Sims, Jayden Sims, Kiera Sims and Morgan Burkhart. Step grandchildren, Rebecca Rice, Josh Snell, Ethan Snell, Vincent Palladino, Lindsay Burkhart, Andrew Goulet, Jake Goulet, and Hannah Palladino as well as 13 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews Bob was preceded in death by his Mother Ella (Sims) Stanley his Father Henry Sims, his wife Patricia Sims, the Mother of his children Mary (Sims) Jackson, his Son Bobby Sims, his Daughter Sherry (Sims) Griffith and his favorite “child”, his little companion Po-Po

He will forever be loved and missed,

~but never forgotten~

A visitation for Bobby will be held Friday, April 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM at Browders Chapel, 538 Browders Chapel Road, Hiltons, VA 24258. Following the visitation will be a funeral service at 5:30 PM. Followed by a meal to honor and celebrate his life