Paul Edward Sims

To all that knew Paul, they knew of his wonderful smile and his terrific sense of humor, which were both on display, right to the end. For those who did not, we wish you could have known his strength, his courage and his quiet immeasurable love of family. When some think of "The Quiet Man" they think of the Duke, people who knew Paul, thought of him. He was responsible for instilling in a lot of us the belief that we could fix anything or at least make it better.

Paul joined the army at 18 and was immediately stationed in Alaska. Coming from a very small town with a 9th grade education, he saw this as opportunity to better himself, to travel, and to provide for the family he wanted with Jewel. It was here that he first demonstrated his ability to leverage his life experience by convincing the Army that he knew how to run a laundry. This sort of take charge initiative was a classic example of his self-confidence.

After retiring from the Army as a Sargent First Class after a 20 year distinguished career, he went to work for Braniff which he enjoyed greatly especially being able to take his mother to Hawaii, even though he thoroughly hated to fly.

A self-made, can do man, Paul took over Contract Color TV Service from his longtime friend, Lloyd Waldrip and was self-employed up until his retirement.

This world has lost a beautiful loving man.

Paul was born in May of 1930 in Linwood, MS. to Eliga and Ruby Sims. Paul was married in October of 1950 in Meridian, MS. to Daisy Jewel Crane.

Preceded in death by Father, Eliga L Sims, Mother, Ruby P McKinion and step Father, Earl McKinion, Kelly and Altha Lewis (who provided a supportive and nurturing home during his childhood) all of MS.

Survived by: Wife of 65 years: Daisy J Sims of San Antonio, Children: Thomas E Sims, and wife Jennifer of Cypress TX, Evelyn P Sims, Sherry L Sims, and Nancy E (Sims) Cox all of San Antonio and William P Sims and wife Suzy of Utopia. Grand Children: Crystahl M Sims of Austin, Aaron P Cox of San Antonio, William P Sims Jr. stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, Nathan T Cox and wife Renae of Lynchburg VA, Dakota T Sims of New Orleans LA, Daisy G Sims and Lindsey A Sims of Cypress TX. Brother: James C Sims and wife Addie of Dalewood MS. As well as many Nieces, Nephews, and Friends whom he loved dearly.

Memorial service will be held at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Texas 78218 at 9:00 AM Tuesday May 24, 2016

Burial will follow at 10:30 AM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors.

Marry (Barry) Ciarrocchi

Maura (Barry) Ciarrocchi, aged 87, went to her heavenly reward on May 24th, 2016. Born in Dublin, Ireland, June 19, 1928, her parents were David Barry and Katherine (McCarthy) Barry. She lived in London from 1952-1963 where she had careers in dress designing and the travel industry. Widowed at age 35, she traveled to the United States on November 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated. She and Jerome W. Ciarrocchi were married three weeks after they met in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. They moved to San Antonio, Texas seven months later in 1964, where their three children, Catherine, Regina and David were born and educated, beginning at St. Thomas Moore School, where, for 12 years, Maura organized professional dancing classes for children and a summer school program. When her children were in high school she was the principal's secretary at Incarnate Word High School before becoming the Home Economics teacher there. She then worked for 17 years as a staff writer for Today's Catholic, the newspaper of the San Antonio Archdiocese. She was also a published free-lance writer. Her family, her religion and writing defined Maura's life. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Deacon Jerome (Jerry) Ciarrocchi and three children, Catherine, Regina and David, four grandchildren, her brother Kevin Barry of Belfast, N. Ireland and many other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial gifts in Maura's name to the Presentation Sisters, 8931 Callagan Rd. SAT 78230

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