L. C. Sims

BECKER - L.C. Sims, 89, passed peacefully in his sleep Friday, May 22, 2015, at River Place in Amory. Born September 2, 1925, in Quincy, he was a son of the late Travis and Effie Dowdle Sims.

He lived in Becker all his life and honorably served his Country as a Marine in World War II and later in the National Guard. On September 17, 1948, he married Helen Tubb. L.C. worked as a foreman at Kerr McGee for 35 years. A faithful follower of Christ, he served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher and Disciple Training teacher at Becker Baptist Church. His faith in God was the most important part in his life followed by his family and friends.

A man of many gifts and talents, L.C. was big-hearted and loved to laugh. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. From gardening to his produce stand, L. C. could do most anything. One who loved a good meal, he especially enjoyed Saturday morning breakfasts at LuLu's followed by riding around in his truck with his brother-in-law, Jerry Tubb.

A Service Celebrating his Life will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at E. E. Pickle Funeral Home in Amory with Bro. Jim Harrington officiating. Private burial will follow in Greenbrier Cemetery in Becker. Pallbearers will be Ray Wright, Harold Sanders, Steven Reeves, Jerry Walters, Jimmy Downs and Earnest Mitchell.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service hour at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Sims, Becker; his daughter, Cathy Sims Hubbert (Sam) of Shannon; grandson, Samuel Jordan Hubbert (Desiree) of Saltillo; granddaughter, Jennifer Hubbert Patton (Trey) of Pontotoc; great-grandchildren, Cruz Hubbert, Mila Sims Patton and Jordan Brynn Hubbert; many nieces and nephews; and many special friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Olene, Francis, and Cadder; and brothers, Olen, J.D. and Tildon.

Memorials may be given to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675.

Memories and condolences may be shared with his family at EEPickleFuneralHome.com.