Melvin E. Sims

Mr. Melvin E. Sims, age 89, of Commerce, GA died Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Sims was born in Pansey, AL to the late Andrew W. and Winnie Lee Tolar Sims.  He was a member of Maysville Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for 25 years and a veteran of the United States Navy.  Mr. Sims was retired from Walmart.

Mr. Sims is survived by his wife of 65 years, Merlene Scarborough Sims of Commerce; daughters, Karol Davis and DeLisa Fischer (Michael) both of Commerce; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 PM, Friday, October 20 at Maysville Baptist Church with Dr. Shane Roberson, Rev. Michael Fischer and Rev. James Dumas officiating.  Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 5 to 7 PM.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.