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<JMr.(D octor(David "rDoc" Sims
1924-2001

iJHotiday, October 1,2001 3:30

St. cAtark
1456 S t cMarkiRoad (jadsden, South Carolina

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CReverend Dr. Secaida Uiowell
-pastor-

Gulogy doctor rDavid Sims
1924-2001
^By their fruits, ye shall laiow them....
Years ago a seed was planted into the lives of Doctor Sims, Jr. and Ollie Marshall Sims. And that seed, named Doctor David Sims, grew and grew and grew. And it produced many useful products. And that seed which came from the earth and lived for 77 years on this earth returned to the earth on Thursday, September 28, 2001.
"Doc," as he was affectionately known, was born and raised in the Gadsden Community. He was educated in the public schools of Richland County, and this is where he would plant his own seed. Loving the out-of-doors, it is understandable that much of his life was spent in the agricultural area - particularly a cotton, soybean, com, and wheat farmer. Rather than join the army, as most of his peers did, he agreed to stay on the farm and help his father. An industrious and hardworking man, in addition to his farming business, he was also a successful entrepreneur of the Gadsden Community.
His love for the land was only surpassed by his love for his God and his sincere civic spirit. He was dutifully involved in many church and community activities, namely, an active member of the St. Mark Baptist Church, since early childhood, a member of the Musical Choir for over 30 years, a member of the Trustee Ministry, a Charter Member of the Gadsden Community G-Mart Store, a member of the Gadsden Community Club, the Lower Richland Citizens Committee, the Lower Richland Branch of the NAACP, and he served as President of the Gadsden Precinct for over 30 years and was a dedicated poll manager for over 30 years.
Some of his special recognitions include: recipient of the Richland County Young Farmers Award 1968 and he was an outstanding baseball player during his young adult life.
As this seed, Doc, grew and planted roots during his tenure on earth, he and his devoted wife of 51 years, Hattie Jacques Sims, produced six offspring; four sons and two daughters. He was a caring and loving husband and father. He was a quiet, soft-spoken man who always greeted you with a smile. He was a generous and kind person to all.
Having fought Parkinson's Disease for a number of years, Doc knew that God had a plan for him and he was equipped to fight. He was strong and persistent and as God had it orchestrated, Doc celebrated his 77th birthday in the hospital with his family just two days prior to his passing. This plan called for him returning to his home, here in Gadsden to spend his final hours. There with his loving and devoted wife, all of his children, grandchildren, his only sister, his only brother, Pastor Howell, and other close family and friends peacefully and calmly responded to God's call to bid them all farewell. This call was for Doc to return to God who said, "From dust thou art, and to dust retumeth," for this seed was wrought well.
Fond and memorable moments will always linger in the hearts and minds of his loving and faithful wife, former Gadsden Magistrate, Hattie Jacques Sims; four sons, Doctor M. (Evelyn) Sims, Frank C. Sims, Herbert W. Sims and Williams E. Sims, all of Gadsden, South Carolina; two daughters, Margaret V. Sims, of Paoli, Pennsylvania and Hattie C. Sims, of Gadsden, SC; one brother, Henry (Esther Ruth) Sims, of Columbia, SC; one sister, Margaret S. (Arthur) Goodwin, of Columbia, SC; three grandchildren, Jeremy D. Sims and Matthew D. Sims, of the home and Kristen Lewis, of Eastover, SC; brothers-in-law, Dr. Matthew Jacques, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and William L. Jacques, of Providence, Rhode Island; and a host of relatives and friends. He will be missed dearly.

Order of Service
Reverend Dr. Secaida Howell, Pastor St. Mark Baptist Church ~ Officiating~

Organ Prelude.......................................................................................... Ms. Rozena Washington

Processional

Viewing

Opening Selection..................................................................................................Sanctuary Choir

St. Mark Baptist Church

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Scriptures.....................................Old Testament

- ............................. Reverend Bobby L. Smith

Zion Canaan Baptist Church, Columbia, SC

New Testament - Reverend Thomas Pearson

St. Mark United Methodist Church, North, SC

Prayer

Reverend James Ladson Visiting Sick Ministry

Music.

..Sister Jessie Mae Leak

Reflections (3 minutes please)
Music....................................... Family Tribute........................ Obituary/Ackno wledgements.. Music.......................................

............................................... Mr. Tom Elliott - Civic Mr. Charlie Bronson - Agricultural Deacon Tally Adams - Community
Deacon Montgomery Owens - Church Family
Marshalita Peterson and Kemolet S. Mitchell, Nieces
......................................Ms. Hattie C. Sims, Daughter
..........................Mrs. Esther Ruth Sims, Sister-in-law
............................................................ Sanctuary Choir St. Mark Baptist Church
................................Rev. Dr. Secaida Howell, Pastor St. Mark Baptist Church
........................................................... Sanctuary Choir St. Mark Baptist Church

Postlude

Com m ittal, ^Benediction and Jn term en t
St. Mark Baptist Church Cemetery Gadsden, South Carolina

(^Memories
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fam ily 'Tribute
"CNotGuma Thought"

T jo feed you when you could not feed yourself
T o wash your face T o brush your hair
To brush your teeth To tend your wounds To rub your feet

- W o t even a 'Thought -W o t even a Thought
- W ot even a Thought

To fluff you r pillow To turn you from side to side To W ub you down

- W ot even a Thought

Jdong days and long nights....the family ships rolled around from those at home and from those out of town.
8 a.m. at your bedside in the hospital room until 1 1 at night was the general rule. D t was a fathers h u e that made our task so easy. (W e had nothing to gain, but to see you rest in com fort and have no pain.

(W e did for you...w hat you had done for us and to do it was - W o t even a Thought
T o do what we did.....most would have not, but to us it was
- W o t even a Thought Dn your last moments, by your side we stood as Cfod called you home and w e knew that W e would. S om e how it seems you phnned it that w ay....for your family to be there as we had been everyday.

D t was peaceful and it was sw eet as you slid pom our hands to DHis hands....and to be there with

you until the end was

- W o t even a Thought

- Com posed by DHattie C. S im s, ^Daughter-

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Lucknow ledgement
(We truly say toyou, "Piank ^ou for all expressions of love and kindness during our time ofbereavement Pie faithful visits, calls, cards, flowers and heartfelt prayers will be endeared in our hearts forever. (We appreciate your sharing in
this final transfer of our loved one over into Cjod's hands. - Pie family ofPoctor(David Sims -

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