Cecil Ray Sims

Cecil Ray Sims, Sr. of Trenton, FL, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. He was 85 years old. Mr. Sims was born in Lacrosse, FL to parents, Cecil Desso and Ola Ray Cox Sims on August 11, 1935. His mother passed away soon after his birth and he was raised by his grandparents, Leo and Ethel Sims of Chiefland, FL. Mr. Sims was a lifelong resident of Levy County. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Sims is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and by his wife, Betty Matthews Sims. He is survived by his daughters, Jenelle Shelton of Chiefland, FL, Kathy McCain of Cedar Key, FL, Lorrie Perkins and Donna Jones, both of Chiefland, FL; his sons, Cecil "Ray" Sims, Jr., Eldon Sims, Leo Sims and Mark Sims, all of Chiefland, FL, 29 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.