Mr. Sylvester Sims was born, January 1, 1939 to the late Robert and Martha Sims in Silver Creek, Mississippi. After moving to Gulfport, Mississippi the family lived in the community of Soria City, where he attended public schools and graduated from 33rd Avenue High School. After graduation he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a number years and worked at a plant. After moving back to Gulfport, Mississippi he worked with ILA Local 1303 and retired. Mr. Sylvester Sims, wanted something else to do so he became a bus driver for the Harrison County bus barn and after a number of years, of service he retired from this position. Sylvester Sims, united with Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Rev. Black, Rev. D. B. Barnes, Rev. R. S. Walker, Dr. Nathan Walker, Jr., and continued under the current leadership of Dr. Phillip McSwain, Sr. He was a member of the Brotherhood Union, he was seen with his apron on helping with the church picnics, on Sunday mornings he was on program welcoming the visitors. Sylvester enjoyed attending the Isaac Frederick Community Center for Seniors and participating in Senior activities.
Mr. Sylvester Sims was united in Holy Matrimony to Barbara Sims-Stribling and to this union two children were born. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert and Martha Sims, one son, Anthony Sims and one brother, Cleveland Sims.
On January 22, 2023, God sent his angels, Mr. Sylvester Sims, departed this life at his baby sister's home, he leaves to cherish his loving memories one daughter; Paula Lewis, Gulfport, Mississippi; two sisters; Mrs. Betty Sanford and Mrs. Montena Goudeau both of Gulfport, Mississippi; one sister-in-law; Mrs. Doris Sims, Gulfport, Mississippi; four grandchildren, six Great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.