George David Sims Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For George David Sims

Mr. George “Bud” David Sims, 83, of 2803 Philadelphia Road, Lawndale, NC, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Peak Resources, Shelby, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC on December 10, 1939, to the late Earl Sims and the late Lillie Daniels Sims.

George, affectionately known as ‘Bud’ and also ‘Mr. Sims’, was a true example of what helping, caring, and compassion looks like. He was loved by many and expressed his gratitude by giving back to his community.

George was a graduate of Douglas High School where he was a straight A student throughout his school years. He received a two-year Associate’s degree from Cleveland Community College and had an opportunity to attend Gardner-Webb University but decided to enter into the workforce instead.

After serving several years in the U.S. Air Force, he started his employment with General Motors in Detroit, Michigan in 1963. He also worked for General Electric for twenty-five plus years until he retired. He then became an entrepreneur of several local businesses in the Shelby community including Sims Grocery, Sims Grill, Sims Billiard, Sims Detailing, and Sims Rentals.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Irene Porter; brothers, James Earl Sims, Matthew Sims, Jay Sims, Robert Sims, Clifton Sims, Joseph Sims, and Tyree Sims; and a grandchild, Courtney Cheyenne Towery.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 61 years, Ms. Beatrice Sims; sons, Jonathan (Randy) Simms (Wyshena); David Dawkins, and Martin Hector; daughters, Pamela Simpson, Aunyette Surratt, and Tymeka Maddox; grandchildren, Jada Simms, Markeise Maddox, An’tiona Odoms, Jerrode Surratt, Anneka Kennedy, Daekwon Kennedy, Myles Hector, Marsalis Hector, Myrical Hector, Ashley Canfield, Bryson Simpson; 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Willie Sims and Charles Sims; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023, at First Baptist of Lawndale Church, Lawndale, NC at 2:30 p.m. The burial will take place at First Baptist of Lawndale Church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and at other times at the home.

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Uncle George was truly a unique individual, ahead of his time. He confided in me that he was ready to go home. His eyes conveyed deep sincerity, and his heart brimmed with tears he tried to hold back. I spoke to him, reassuring him that it was okay and that God knows his sincerity and confessions. Well done uncle George and may God be pleased with his finest creation.

My condolences to the family. Bud was 1 of a kind and will definitely be missed. I will always remember da day you found out my birth name Lol, and from dat day until the last time u saw me dats what u called me lol. Take your rest Bud, Job well done!!

My condolences to the simms family.Bud going to miss you you always call me crook .your friend crook.

George will be missed by many for the love of him joking around with his customers. Mary Dorsey Sims

Sending my prayers and condolences. uncle George will be missed and was truly one of a kind .your niece Julia Maddox Ramseur

Giving my condolences and prayers.Uncle George was one of a kind and surely will be missed

I'm going to miss you ugly face. That's the name you give me from day one. You had a heart of gold. May your family have strength, peace, love in there time of need. Love you always Your niece ugly face🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿😭😭😭😭

I'm going to miss you ugly face. That's what you called me. We love you Mr Sims Always had a heart of gold. Love forever 😘😘😘😘😘 May God give y'all strength,peace in you time of need🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

TO THE FAMILY : WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR PRAYERS AND HEARTFELT THOUGHTS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS. MR& MRS MICHEAL LEE GOOLSBY . CHARLOTTE , N.C.

Mr.Sims was already guy will always ha e you laughing . You will be missed never forgotten. He had a heart of gold help anyone 💛 out. J.Lott

Our condolences to Beatrice,Randy and family. We are praying for your strength in this time of grief.Peace and Blessings know that God will take care of you 🙏🏽❤️. Roger/Suzette Ross and family

Deepest condolences to the Sims family, G Haynes and Baltimore MD

George you will be missed. Coming through Shelby and not stopping by the store to say hello. I know for the whole community is going to be different. Praying for the family

George will truly be miss every time l come to North Carolina l would stop by Sims store coming in and out of Shelby from Alabama we are going to miss him prayers to the Sims family.Pamela Maddox Doughty and family

George was a great man he put an impact on everybody's life. Every time I would come to Shelby North Carolina. I would always stop by the store going in and out from Alabama. I'm going to miss you bud as some people call him prayers to the family our condolences 💐 Pamela Maddox Doughty and family

My family( Barnhart, Vinson and Glover ) send our deepest prayer to the Sims family. He was given the gift to become management of the Sims Store. It was well taken advantage of. This will always go down in History with chats among every one about " SIMS STORE " on Carolina Avenue, Shelby, NC. George service was so greatfully to all of us. We thank God for sending His faithful service to serve his customers. God is a good God, we ask Him to be with this family now and take care because we never know when we will cross this point. Mary Barnhart & family, Vinson and Glover.