Roll Call Tribute
Roy Sims '47 October 20, 2014 3:27 PM
East Funeral Home obituary
2807 Moores Ln, Texarkana, TX 75503 | 903-832-3098
Roy Alton Sims
September 3, 1926 - October 19, 2014
Roy A. "Big Daddy" Sims, 88, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday morning, October 19, 2014, at home after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Sims was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Estelle Sims, and his grandson, Shawn A. Marracino. Mr. Sims was born to Alton H. and Curtie V. Sims on September 3, 1926, in Rock Hill, Texas. Mr. Sims graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1943.
Mr. Sims went on to attend Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas) with a leave to the U.S. Army where he proudly served his country for two years. He then returned to his beloved Texas A&M University to earn his B.S. in Agricultural Education. He taught vocational agriculture in New Boston, Texas, for a few years before being employed by the Texas Employment Commission of Texarkana, Texas, from which he retired in 1983 after 31 years of service.
Over the years, Mr. Sims was actively involved in the Texarkana community serving as Past President of the Four States Texas A&M Club, Past Finance Officer and Commander of the Texarkana American Legion Post 25-58, Past President of the Maud Gun Club, Director of the Rock Hill Cemetery Association, Past President of the Longview District International Association of Personnel and Employment Security, Member of Four States Personnel Association, and lifetime member of the NRA.
Mr. Sims is survived by one sister, Virginia L. Hendrickson, of Texarkana, Texas; one son, Joe Sims and his wife, Kristi; one daughter, Regina S. Marracino; four grandchildren: Mallory Barth, Toni Hellums, Dr. Torin Marracino, and Meredith Villere, and nine great-grandchildren.
Big Daddy never missed an opportunity to make his family and friends feel special and loved. He was such a wise, thoughtful, generous and loving man. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
The family would like to extend a HUGE "thank you" to Serenity Hospice and Precision Sitting Service, both of Texarkana. Their professionalism and compassionate care for Big Daddy was extraordinary.
Family visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday at East Funeral Home, 2807 Moores Lane, Texarkana, Texas.
Funeral service will be 11 A.M. Friday, October 24, 2014 at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane with Chaplain Craig Lashford officiating. Visitation will be Friday, from 2 to 4 P.M. at Harvey Funeral Home, 409 Kaufman Street, Mt. Vernon, Texas, with burial at 5 P.M. in Rock Hill Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Texas.
Condolences may be left at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
2807 Moores Ln, Texarkana, TX 75503 | 903-832-3098
Roy Alton Sims
September 3, 1926 - October 19, 2014
Roy A. "Big Daddy" Sims, 88, of Texarkana, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday morning, October 19, 2014, at home after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Sims was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Estelle Sims, and his grandson, Shawn A. Marracino. Mr. Sims was born to Alton H. and Curtie V. Sims on September 3, 1926, in Rock Hill, Texas. Mr. Sims graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1943.
Mr. Sims went on to attend Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas) with a leave to the U.S. Army where he proudly served his country for two years. He then returned to his beloved Texas A&M University to earn his B.S. in Agricultural Education. He taught vocational agriculture in New Boston, Texas, for a few years before being employed by the Texas Employment Commission of Texarkana, Texas, from which he retired in 1983 after 31 years of service.
Over the years, Mr. Sims was actively involved in the Texarkana community serving as Past President of the Four States Texas A&M Club, Past Finance Officer and Commander of the Texarkana American Legion Post 25-58, Past President of the Maud Gun Club, Director of the Rock Hill Cemetery Association, Past President of the Longview District International Association of Personnel and Employment Security, Member of Four States Personnel Association, and lifetime member of the NRA.
Mr. Sims is survived by one sister, Virginia L. Hendrickson, of Texarkana, Texas; one son, Joe Sims and his wife, Kristi; one daughter, Regina S. Marracino; four grandchildren: Mallory Barth, Toni Hellums, Dr. Torin Marracino, and Meredith Villere, and nine great-grandchildren.
Big Daddy never missed an opportunity to make his family and friends feel special and loved. He was such a wise, thoughtful, generous and loving man. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
The family would like to extend a HUGE "thank you" to Serenity Hospice and Precision Sitting Service, both of Texarkana. Their professionalism and compassionate care for Big Daddy was extraordinary.
Family visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday at East Funeral Home, 2807 Moores Lane, Texarkana, Texas.
Funeral service will be 11 A.M. Friday, October 24, 2014 at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane with Chaplain Craig Lashford officiating. Visitation will be Friday, from 2 to 4 P.M. at Harvey Funeral Home, 409 Kaufman Street, Mt. Vernon, Texas, with burial at 5 P.M. in Rock Hill Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Texas.
Condolences may be left at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
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