Freddie Wallace Sims

Freddie Wallace Sims, 78, of Hardin, passed into our Savior's hands Thursday, April 5, 2018, at his home in Hardin. He was born February 1, 1940, in Huntsville, TX to Precly and Mary McMillan Sims and lived in Hardin the last 36 years were he worked as a Carpenter and was married to Della Jamison Sims for more than 60 years.

Fred Sims was a man who loved his Lord and Savior and was called to preach at an early age where he remained faithful in his service to God. Fred was a carpenter by trade and made beautiful furniture and cabinets. He went on numerous mission trips and was honored to build many churches around the U.S. He was a deputy sheriff while living in Lajitas, TX but most of all he was loved by his wife, his children, and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all. Fred was happiest when surrounded by family.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Della M. Sims, brothers, George Odis Sims and Rubin M. Sims, sisters, Mary Irene Luker, Ruth Pearl Meek, and Doris Laverne Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Fred W. Sims Jr of Hardin, Chad J. Sims and wife Stacy of Seabrook, daughter, Pam Presley and husband Raymond of Abilene, brother, David L. Sims of Huntsville, sister, Wanda Sims Primrose of Hardin, grandchildren, Gabrielle Hardegree and wife Mary of Abilene, Danielle Presley of Abilene, Ryan Presley of Abilene, Addy Sims, of Seabrook, Jake Sims of Seabrook, great-granddaughter, Addabelle Presley of Abilene.

A service of remembrance will be Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Unity Church in Huntsville with Reverend Allen Owens officiating. A gathering of Mr. Sims' family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2018, at Faith & Family Funeral Services.

Honoring Mr. Sims as pallbearers will be Levi Sims, Destin Sims, Ian Smith, Caleb Sims, Sherad Sims, and Kenny Primrose.