Sidney Simms Obituary

Sidney Roscoe Simms

February 20, 1943 － August 16, 2023

Ivor － Sidney Roscoe Simms, 80, passed away August 16, 2023, at home.  Born in Southampton County, he was son of the late Roscoe Wilson Simms and Bertha Jones Simms.  He was also predeceased by a son, Rodney Scott Simms; two sisters, Pearl Simms and Patricia Parker; and a brother, Randy Simms.

Sidney was a member of Ivor United Methodist Church.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 59 years, Emily Babb Simms; a son, Lance Simms (Amy); two sisters, Judy Turner (Roland) and Luanne White (Johnny); two grandchildren, Brendan and Bryce Simms; a niece, Angie Mavredes (Michael); and three nephews, Travis Butler, David Turner, and Chris Turner.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM Monday, August 21, 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Dillon officating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Courtland Youth Athletic Association, 24224 Storys Station Rd., Courtland, VA 23837.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Aug. 18, 2023.

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See also: 
1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Sidney-Simms
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/sidney-simms-obituary?id=52727159

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### Narrative summary of the obituary:

Sidney Roscoe Simms, 80, of Ivor, passed away on 16 August 2023 at home. Born on 20 February 1943 in Southampton County, he was a member of Ivor United Methodist Church. He was survived by his wife Emily, son Lance, two sisters, two grandchildren, a niece, and three nephews.

### Narrative summary of funeral services:

A Memorial Service was held at 2 PM on 21 August 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Dillon officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations were suggested to the Courtland Youth Athletic Association.

### The Edited Obituary

Sidney Simms Obituary

Sidney Roscoe Simms

February 20, 1943 August 16, 2023

Ivor Sidney Roscoe Simms, 80, passed away 16 August 2023, at home. Born in Southampton County, he was son of the late Roscoe Wilson Simms and Bertha Jones Simms. He was also predeceased by a son, Rodney Scott Simms; two sisters, Pearl Simms and Patricia Parker; and a brother, Randy Simms.

Sidney was a member of Ivor United Methodist Church.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 59 years, Emily Babb Simms; a son, Lance Simms (Amy); two sisters, Judy Turner (Roland) and Luanne White (Johnny); two grandchildren, Brendan and Bryce Simms; a niece, Angie Mavredes (Michael); and three nephews, Travis Butler, David Turner, and Chris Turner.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Monday, 21 August 2023 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Dillon officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Courtland Youth Athletic Association, 24224 Storys Station Rd., Courtland, VA 23837.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Sidney Roscoe Simms                  |
|---------|--------------------------------------|
| Age     | 80                                   |
| Birth   | 20 February 1943; Southampton County |
| Death   | 16 August 2023; Home                 |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship         | Residence                     |
|-------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------|
| Sidney Roscoe Simms     | Decedent             | Ivor, VA                      |
| Emily Babb Simms        | Spouse               | Unknown                       |
| Roscoe Wilson Simms     | Predeceased Parent   | --                            |
| Bertha Jones Simms      | Predeceased Parent   | --                            |
| Lance Simms             | Child                | Unknown                       |
| Rodney Scott Simms      | Predeceased Child    | --                            |
| Brendan Simms           | Grandchild           | Unknown                       |
| Bryce Simms             | Grandchild           | Unknown                       |
| Pearl Simms             | Predeceased Sibling  | --                            |
| Patricia Parker         | Predeceased Sibling  | --                            |
| Randy Simms             | Predeceased Sibling  | --                            |
| Judy Turner             | Sibling              | Unknown                       |
| Luanne White            | Sibling              | Unknown                       |
| Angie Mavredes          | Niece                | Unknown                       |
| Travis Butler           | Nephew               | Unknown                       |
| David Turner            | Nephew               | Unknown                       |
| Chris Turner            | Nephew               | Unknown                       |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Sidney was a member of Ivor United Methodist Church.
2. He was born in Southampton County.
3. The family suggested memorial donations be made to the Courtland Youth Athletic Association, 24224 Storys Station Rd., Courtland, VA 23837.