Horace Donald Sims, age 74, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023. He was born August 11, 1948, in Memphis to Horace Wood Sims and Marjorie Black Sims. Don was a longtime Realtor. He also was involved in the local cotton exchange. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and feeding the birds, in his backyard. He also greatly loved his dogs.
Don is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cherri Sims; two brothers, Desmond Sims and Sandy Sims; and several cousins.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 29 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 30 at 10:00 AM, at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery, 200 Ridgecrest Road, Jackson, Tennessee 38305.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be directed to the Veterinary College at Mississippi State University.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralPoplar.com for the Sims family.