Byron K. Sims

Byron was born at home in Odon, IN to the late Ira and Vera(Richardson)Sims on May 3, 1942. Upon his father's death, Byron was raised by Victor "Bill" Wadsworth.

He was a hardworking man and was just as giving. He loved his family, pets and gardens unconditionally.

Byron worked for Weddle Brothers for 35 years and was a longtime member of the South Central Iris, Daylily, Hosta and Daffodil Club. He was a past volunteer fireman for the Bloomington Township Fire Department.

He was everyone’s perfect neighbor, always there to help anyone in need.

Byron is survived by his four children: Kimberly Sims, Amy(Randy)Gharst, Kerry(Stephanie)Sims and Scott(Brenda)Gaston. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, two sisters: Becky Sims and Susie(Mike)Roach and his brother: Jim(Marla)Wadsworth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, his loving wife: Phyllis(Arthur)Sims, his daughter: Beth Breeden and an infant son: Byron Kent Sims.

Friends may visit the family in Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home, 4150 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN 47401 on October 26, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. also in the funeral home with Rev. Michael Douglas officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Odon, IN.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.DayDeremiahFrye.com.