Wayne F. Sims' Obituary
Decatur – Wayne F. Sims passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 in Imboden Creek Living Center.
Wayne was born on April 2, 1916 in Clinton, IN the Son of Merl and Amy (Royce) Sims. He was retired from Caterpillar and liked to go dancing. He married Mabel Burcham on November 24, 1934 in Decatur she preceded him in death in 1988.
He is survived by son, Richard Sims (Jane) of Arcola; daughters, Loretta McDougall of Decatur; LaVerne Francis of Florida; Chris Garrett of Dallas, GA;14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one son Ronald Sims
Service to celebrate Wayne's life will be 10 am Monday, June 4, 2012 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2 -4 pm Sunday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery and conclude with the 'Flight Home' ceremony. Memorials are suggested to Sierra Club Foundation.
The family of Wayne F. Sims is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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