Edward “Ed” Eugene Sims passed away this past Thursday, November 19th in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 81.
Ed was born on August 11th, 1939 in East Carondelet, IL to Herschel and Emma Sims. He was the second of five children and is preceded in death by his three brothers, William, Gerald, and Michael. He is survived by his younger sister Mary Ann (Sims) Hall. He spent most of his childhood and teen years in Elko, Nevada and Portola, California before returning to Dupo his senior year of high school to care for his grandmother.
After high school he worked for the Forestry Service before joining the Army. When his service was finished, he moved to Kansas City and worked for Sutherlands Lumber for the next 51 years as a computer programmer. He was active in the local bowling league and enjoyed working outside, spending time at the lake, and drinking a cold beer with his family. Ed was known for his kind heart and hardworking attitude, and made a lasting impact on everyone he met.
Ed is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carol Sims. He also leaves behind four children and two step children, Theresa Sims Doss, Susan Sims, Sean Sims, Stephanie Sims Charles, David Wilcox and Natalie Johnson. He is preceded in death by his step son, Gary Wilcox. He also leaves behind a great legacy in his thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Wounded Warrior Project
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441