Benjamin Sims was born on February 17, 1965 to the late Minnie Mae and James Sims Jr. Mr. Sims was employed at Hydro Extrusions (formally known as Sapa Extrusions) for over twenty plus years. He was a hard and dedicated worker whom drew in many friends that also became family. He loved the game of basketball from childhood up unto his illness. Mr. Sims was preceded in death by his mother and father Minnie Mae and James Sr.; brothers James Sims Jr. and Paul Edward Sims. He leaves to cherish his memories to his daughters Paige Sims, Fantansia Sims, Alexis Sims and Mya Sims all of Gainesville, GA; his brother Carey Sims of Hartsville, SC; sisters Ernestine Sims of Orange, NT, Margaret Paige of Fayetteville, NC, Mae (James) Dewitt of Elberon, NJ, Catherine (Joseph Sr.) Bull of Fort Mill, SC, Sally Sims of East Orange, NJ, Charlotte Sims of Allentown, PA; his grandchildren: K’marius Sims, Taylor Watson; a beloved special friend Pastor Cynthia Strickland and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Bethel church of the Nazarene, 1900 Garden Boulevard, Gainesville, GA 30501 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be held at Bethel Church of the Nazarene on Friday, November 30, 2018 between the hours of 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Professional Services Entrusted to Wimberly Funeral Home.
