Billy Bud Sims

Born in Afton, TX, he attended Patton Springs School and later Spur High School. While attending Spur High School, he lived in the now historic Spur Inn which was owned and operated by his Mother. Bud began his career with the Lubbock Police Dept. in 1959 and was promoted to Detective. He then spent many years as a Teamster driving trucks. He retired from the Teamsters and returned to Law enforcement with the Oklahoma Capital Patrol where he retired with the rank of Sergeant. Bud closed his career with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office where he retired as Under Sheriff.

Bud belonged to the Masonic Lodge in Jones, OK. He was a Shriner. He loved antique cars, and regularly drove his 1929 Model A in local parades.

Bud married Jo Ella (Willard) Sims, she preceded him in death. Bud is preceded in death by his father Dempsey W. Sims, Sr., mother Emma Jennie Sims, and brother Dempsey W. Sims, Jr.

Bud is survived by his son, Michael Sims & wife Diana of Apopka, FL; son, Brett Sims & wife Louise of Afton, TX; son Gerald Cavener, Jr. & his wife Carol of Choctaw, OK; grandchildren, Michael Cavener & wife Tammy of Choctaw, OK; Dax & wife Diana Cavener of Oklahoma City, OK; Aaron Sims & wife Jessica of Weatherford, TX; Brandon Sims of Nashville, TN; great-grandchildren, Brandi Smith, Trevor Cavener, Chelsea Cavener, Bethany Cavener, Jack Sims, Luke Sims, Ellie Sims, Dempsey Sims; great-great-grandchildren Kain Cavener & Remington Smith.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice.

Services will be held Dec 11th at 2:00pm at the Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel, 8805 NE 23rd ST. Oklahoma City, OK 73141.