Marshall Sims

Walhalla, SC — Marshall Eugene Sims, 82, loving husband of Helen Johnson Sims, of 182A Avalon Drive, Walhalla, passed away, Sunday, February 25, 2018, at his home.

 

A native of Salem, SC, Mr. Sims was the son of the late Arthur and Ruby Collins Sims. He retired from the textile industry and loved car racing. Mr. Sims was devoted Christian and was known at church as “Uncle Marshall” for handing out bubblegum. He was a member of Mt. Carmel #2 Baptist Church.

 

In addition to his wife, Mr. Sims is survived by his son: Marshall Phillip Sims of the home; brother: Edward Sims of Walhalla, SC; sisters: Hazel Sims Porter of Salem, SC and Eunice Sims Carter of Seneca, SC; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 2, 2018, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM, Friday, March 2, 2018, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

Flowers are accepted.

 

The family is at the home.