Location: W-Drahn

Born: April 30, 1929 McLennan County, Texas

Died: May 7, 2005 Waco, McLennan County, Texas

Parents:
James Monroe Sims (1889 – 1969)
Ethel Lou Marshall Sims (1897 – 1968)

Spouse:
Patsy Ruth McDonald Sims (1935 – ____)

Donald Sims, 76, of China Spring, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2005 at a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 at Wilkirson-Hatch Chapel, with the Rev. Speedy Wible officiating.  Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will  be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 9 at the funeral home.

He was born April 30, 1929 to James and Ethel Sims.  He lived most of his life in Waco.  He retired from the City of Waco after 35 years.  He was Baptist by faith and enjoyed spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, E. J. Sims and Buddy Sims; and sisters, Gadys Franklin and Evelene Sims.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Sims of China Spring; sons, Steve Sims and wife, Liz of East Bernard Texas and Mark Sims.