Jim Kelly Sims

Jim Kelly Sims, age 66, of Statham, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Jim loved to fish, hunt, and play golf. He loved all sports, including watching his grandson play ball. Jim's grandkids were the light of his life and he spent as much time as he could with them. The kids would drive by his house on their four wheelers to pick up a cough drop from him. He retired from University of Georgia after 30 years.

He is predeceased by his parents Billy and Jewel Sims and brothers-in-law, Glenn Downs and Dudley Skaggs.

Jim is survived by his son Brett (Charissa) Sims of Lexington, GA; daughter, Megan (Brian) Ingram of Statham, GA; sisters: Sandra Skaggs of Statham, GA and Barbara Downs of Statham, GA; brother, Harry (Sharon) Sims of Greensboro, GA; grandchildren: Levi Sims, Jax Sims, Brody Whitehead, Bo Whitehead, Arria Ingram, and Hollis Ingram; prior wife, mother of his children and caregiver, June Royals; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home, 755 Atlanta Hwy SE, Winder, GA. The family will have a private graveside service at Barrow Memorial Gardens at a later date.