John Sims, Jr., 74, of Eden, NC died November 24, 2020. A public viewing will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Eden, NC. A graveside service will be held Wednesday December 2, 2020 1:00 p.m.at Hamlin Cemetery in Eden, NC. John was born September 27, 1946 to the late Rev. John and Virginia Sims. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. John graduated from Douglass High School in 1964. He entered into The United States Air Force in 1965 and was Honorably Discharged in 1971 while obtaining the rank of Sgt. He continued his educational studies which included an Associate Degree in Electrical Technology from Rockingham Community College, as well as certifications and certificates in Electronics, Small Appliances, and Maintenance Mechanic. He retired from Duke Energy around 2017. John was a kind and loving father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend to all. He was married to Arnece Marie Perkins Sims for over 44 years and from that union they had one daughter Patrice Renee Sims of the home.

John was baptized at an early age becoming a member Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and later years moved his membership to The New Saint Paul Baptist Church and was a Trustee and active member until his death. Also, he was a member of the Saint James Masonic Lodge #135 for over 40 yrs.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his daughter; Patrice Sims, sisters; Gwendolyn Brown, Patricia Perkins, Vivian Artis (Kirkland) all of Eden, NC, brother; Walter Sims (Kim) of Winston Salem, NC, aunts; Maggie B. White of Detroit, MI, Barbara Flournoy (Namon of Gary, IN, Emma B. Howell of Columbia, MD, brothers-in-law; Ernest Perkins, Kevin Perkins, Everett Perkins.