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Ronald Wayne Sims, “Ronnie,” passed away at home on Wed., Aug. 7, 2024 after an extended illness. He was born in Century Florida on March 8, 1948 to Alton Thomas Sims “Buck” and Annie Lou McClammy Sims “Boo-Boo” who have preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death is his beloved wife of 43 years, Ann; and brother, Billy Sims.
Ronnie is survived by one son, Randy Wayne Sims (Chasity Reid); one brother, Gene Sims (Carol); three step-daughters and sons in law, Donna and Micheal Ishee, Paula and Greg Fabbro and Ronda and Hutch Hutchison; seven grandchildren, Colton Sims (Sarah), Dylan Sims, Hayden Sims, Emily Ishee, Caleb Ishee, Madeleine Hutchison and Hannah Fabbro Smith (Ben); five great-grandchildren, Audrey Ann Sims, Lincoln Wayne Sims, William, Gregory and Hattie Smith; bonus grandchildren, Tori Reid Brown (Joe) and Blake Reid (Morgan); bonus great-grandchildren, Asher and Willow Brown, Eden Reid, Kensley and Elyzah Whitley; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends who he loved as family.

A funeral service will be held on Mon., Aug. 12, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC.

Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sun., Aug. 11, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie’s grandsons and sons in law.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC of Atmore is in charge of all arrangements.