Ted Sims

A native of Fulton County, he was the son of the late Ervin Elder and Ora Georgia Matthews Sims. Sims was a member of Center Hill Baptist Church in Loganville. He was a past Master Mason, Zingara Lodge in Conyers. Sims was retired from Roadway after 30 years. He was also a member of teamsters Union Local 728. He was a former Scout Master with Cub Scouts.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn S. Sims, Carnesville; two sons, Ervin Teddy “Theo” Sims, Lawrenceville, and Edward “Ed” Sims, Danielsville; two daughters, Deloress J. “D.J.” Kolton, Tiger, and Evelyn Jill Hickory, Toccoa; one sister, Emily Glass, Smyrna; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Hal Tapp officiating. Burial was at Sims-McElroy Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 2951 Flowers Road, Ste. 211, Atlanta, Ga., 30341.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.