of Scott, AR
December 29, 1965 - April 26, 2025
Jim David Sims, age 59, of Scott, Arkansas, passed away on April 26, 2025.
Jim David was born in Little Rock to Martha and Jimmy Sims. From a young age, he had a natural love for the outdoors. He was known for his easygoing nature, quick wit, and a contagious laugh that could fill a room. Jim David enjoyed life to the fullest, whether he was working, hunting, fishing, or spending time with his family.
A dedicated farmer, Jim David specialized in row crops and found peace and purpose in his work. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting deer and ducks and fishing for crappie. These were pastimes he cherished and often enjoyed with those close to him.
Jim David was preceded in death by his sister, Angela Sims; maternal grandparents, Euella and Alford Pry; paternal grandparents, Jimeva and Waylon Sims, and Etiole Sims.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 24 years, Jessica Sims; his two sons, Blaine Sims (Sarah) and Hunter Sims (Mariella); and his treasured grandchildren, Jax, Sienna, and Sunny Sims. He also leaves behind his loving parents, Martha and Jimmy Sims; sisters, Tonya and Angel Sims; his in-laws, Gail Nunez, Faye and David Nipps, and Jennifer Nipps; niece, Brendan Burress; nephews, Seth Sims, Waylon McGee, and Griffin Word; great-niece, Briar Burress; and many other family and great friends who he loved like brothers.
Jim David was a wonderful and strong man. He faced life with courage and humor, and the legacy he built will continue to live on in those who knew him. He will be missed greatly.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Keo Cemetery Association and mailed to P.O. Box 125, Keo, Arkansas.
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26 Condolence(s)
Cathy Moon Drollinger
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Nothing I can say will ease your pain, but I am forever sorry for losing someone so special as Jim Davis, I remember him as a child.
I don't know if you would remember me or not I am the child that Donald and Jean Chapman adopted.
Martha, I can so remember your Beautiful voice singing in the choir at Toltec Baptist Church what an impression you both made on me. I am so sorry for your loss!
Richard Wingate
Monday, May 26, 2025
Mrs Martha and Mr Jimmy I'm sorry for your loss
Sharon Tinkle Touschner
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Jimmy and Martha I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace at this time.
Denise Krablin
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Jessica so sorry for your loss 🙏🏻. My prayers for you and your family.
Vicky Hillis James
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Prayers for the family.
Vicky James
Mitzi McGhee Titus
Friday, May 2, 2025
Mrs Martha and Mr Jimmy I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I can't imagine how heart broken you must be. Your whole family is so special to me and always will be. Grandson, Waylon is so blessed to have you as his grandparents! Praying for you all today and always! Sending love and hugs Mitzi
Chris seatin
Friday, May 2, 2025
I'm terribly sorry for your loss. In the short time that I knew Jim david I figured out he's a unique individual and it was very much a pleasure to know him . Hope that if your family needs anything anytime that they can call me.
Steve Evans
Friday, May 2, 2025
Sad to hear ....
Way, way too young !
Prayers to the whole family.
Bearskin Lake and the whole area will never be the same !
RIP my friend....
Bob and Liz Bevis
Friday, May 2, 2025
So sad for your loss. Praying for your family.
Darren Harper
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Jim David done more for me in my life than I could ever say.He was my Hero for a very young age .He took me in like a kid of his own when he was a kid himself.Iwill always be great full for that.Jess you were blessed with him for husband.Mr Jimmy &Ms Martha I love yaw so much I am so very sorry.
Steve Morris
Thursday, May 1, 2025
I am sorry for your loss. I often think back on the great fun we had growing up, hunting , fishing, and such. I will always remember those times.
Lisa Maggard Coffman
Thursday, May 1, 2025
I went to grade school at England Elementary with Jim David. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family
Joyce James
Thursday, May 1, 2025
I was very saddened to hear of Jim David's passing . He was always a sweetheart. My prayers and love with you all ❤️❤️🙏🏻❤️❤️
Bo Fleming
Thursday, May 1, 2025
My one and only brother I will miss him
Ray and Melissa Murphy
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Blaine and family, Ray and I were heartbroken to hear of your loss. Although Ray had met Jim, I had not however, Blaine has been̈ such a good friend to us and we just wanted to tell you how sorry we are.
We will hold you all in our hearts and prayers! God be with you all!
Larry Grisham Lewis
Thursday, May 1, 2025
God Bless your Family
Don and Trudy Hughes
Thursday, May 1, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for all of you. Peace and love.
BECKY DUHON
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Sending thoughts and prayers from the Duhon family. Jim David was such a good man.
Terry isbell
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Sorry for your loss
Brent Baxley
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Dear Jessica: I am so sorry for your loss. Jim David will definitely be missed. May God bless you and your family! Love you, Brent Baxley
Lisa Goodman
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
I really hate to hear this. For Blaine and the rest of his family. RIP, Jim David.
Gary Ingle
Monday, April 28, 2025
Sorry to hear about Jim David! Didn't know him long but has done so much for me and very supportive of my efforts at Bearskin!
Will be missed as a friend! Prayers are with Jessica and the family!
Susan Haley Killough
Monday, April 28, 2025
I am so sad to hear of Jim David's passing. Had not seen him since high school! Prayers for his family!
Donna Newman Thompson
Monday, April 28, 2025
Your family is in our prayers. Jim David was loved by all of his classmates and his Aunt Juanita Ward.
Victor Paulette
Monday, April 28, 2025
Sorry for y'all's Loss you all in my prayers
Nance Siems
Sunday, April 27, 2025
So sorry for your loss You and your family are in my prayers