Henry Lee

Sims, Sr.

Mr. Henry Lee Sims, Sr., brightened the lives of everyone he met, was born on September 1, 1944, to Aldean Sims and Sallie Sims in Jackson, Georgia. Henry accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age at Eighth Street Baptist Church.

Henry received his formal education at Griffin Spalding County School and Fairmont High School in Griffin, Georgia, graduating in the Class of 1964. He furthered his education Griffin Technical College in Griffin, Georgia.

After high school, Henry enlisted in the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged on July 27, 1970. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran, where he earned Medals of Honors and Awards, 2 Purple Hearts, Combat Infantryman's Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Award, and Parachutist Badge.

Mr. Henry Lee Sims, Sr., met the love of his life Ms. Laverne Andrews, and was united in holy matrimony on February 20, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Henry was employed by The Spalding County Parks and Recreation Department as the Assistant Director for 45 years until his retirement. In his leisure time Henry loved to travel, fishing, gambling, watching the Dallas Cowboys football, and the thing he loved the most was spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the American Legion Post 548, VFW Post 8480, E & V Social Club and Past Member of Olympic 12 Club and Esquires Social Club.

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, Mr. Henry Lee Sims, Sr., name was called, and he answered and was set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aldean and Sallie Sims; brothers, Robert, Tommy, Jeff, James, Bobby and Forrest; his sisters, Rosa Kate Carson, and Alma Ruth Gibbs, one grandson, and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Henry Lee Sims, Sr., leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Laverne Sims; daughter, Nicole Sims (Reginald) Thomas; sons, Henry Lee "Hank" Sims, Jr., Henry Demarcus "Dee" (Atoyria) Sims, Ramon Andrews, and Tavario Berry; grandchildren, Brittany Carter, Ivori Thomas, Khile Thomas, Bryant Foster, Brandy Sims, Briana Sims, Shacarol Sims, Denayla Sims, Daylen Sims, Zacoria Monie Berry, Jaliyah Smith, Kavari Andrews, Kavon Andrews, and Calix Berry; sisters-in-law, Sallie Bell Sims, and Betty Sims; special friends, Otis Starks, and RL McCune. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will cherish his memories forever.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 4:00 Pm - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill cemetery. Rev. Zachery Holmes is the Eulogist.