Manford Sims Obituary (1921

Manford Sims, 94, of Hustonville passed away Monday, September 7, 2015 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Born August 30, 1921 in Kings Mountain, KY to the late George and Vivian Carman Sims, he was a WWII Veteran having served in the United States Army. He worked as a construction worker, painter, and farmer for over 50 years of his life. He was also a member of Geneva Community Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife of 74 years; Virginia "Frances" Sims of Stanford, KY, one son; Fred Sims (Janice) of Waynesburg, KY, two daughters; Rita Baughn of McKinney, KY, and Sherry Tammy Sims of Somerset, KY, two brothers; Lloyd Sims of Cincinnati, OH, and Leman Sims (Thelma) of Hustonville, KY, one sister; Essie Wilson of Loveland, OH, one granddaughter; Francine, one great-granddaughter; Sophia, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers; Russell, Lester, Earl, and Roy Sims, and two sisters; Jewell Smith and Ora Alcorn. Visitation will be Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 5-9pm at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford. Funeral service will be 11am Friday, September 11, 2015 at the funeral home with Reverend Chris Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at McKinney Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by Caswell Saufley Post #18 American Legion. Casket bearers will be his nephews and honorary bearers are his friends from Kings Grocery and Geneva Community Pentecostal Church. Visitation: Thursday September 10 2015 5-9pm SFH Chapel Services: Friday September 11 2015 11am SFH Chapel Interment: McKinney Cemetery McKinney KY