Earl Kenneth Sims

Olanta Earl Kenneth Sims, age 79, passed away at his home on Monday, June 25, 2018 surrounded by his family after an illness. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Olanta Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery, directed by Floyd Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at his home, 324 Bingham Avenue, Olanta. Born in Sumter County he was a son of the late John Maxie Sims and Ella Mae Matthews Sims. He was retired from Wellman Industries after 27 years, former owner of the Bearcat Drive-in, served as a former firefighter with the Olanta Fire Department, a Mason and member of Beulah Lodge #259, a member of the Olanta Baptist Church and the Thomas Truluck Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Gracie Mae Freeman; a brother, Harold Burnice Sims. Surviving are his wife, Betty Lou Matthews Sims of the home; a daughter, Robin (John) Chavis of Lynchburg; two sons, Earl Kenneth Sims, Jr. (Sheri) of Boydton, VA., and Brian Lee Sims (Greg Hahn) of Salem, MA; five sisters, Shirley Temple Buddin, and Carolyn Cooper (Harry) both of Olanta, Miriam Louise McAllister of Coward, Sybile Tripp (Roger) of Ayden, N.C., and Barbara Ann Ramsey (Jim) of Lake City; two brothers, John Henry Sims (Miriam) and James Evern Sims (Carol) both of Olanta; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Amedysis Hospice, Michelle Baker, Marie Goodman, and Francine McKenzie for the care they provided during this difficult time. Memorials may be made to Olanta Baptist Church P.O.Box 188 Olanta, South Carolina 29114 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Earl Kenneth Sims please visit our Sympathy Store.