I taught with Julia Sims for ten years at Pearl Junior High School while Mr. Henry Shepherd was superintendent.

Also, so sorry to learn that Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Allen had past.  

Dear Sims family,
I am just learning of Mr. Sims death and it saddens my heart to know that you are without him. Knowing that he is with the Lord and so many that have gone before is a blessing.  He was such caregiver by nature and an example to follow. He was so kind to my parents especially in their last years. May God continue to comfort you.
Much love,
DeLisa Dyer Quinn

Chester was instrumental in my life, particularly during our years of serving together in the Mississippi Air National Guard, 1989-1995. We stayed in communication through emails and occasional phone calls. He was my Christian brother, supervisor, friend, and encourager. We spent many hours through those years talking, sharing seafood meals, and checking on each other. Those hours do not include the weeks we spent together on various military exercises in Michigan, South Carolina, and outside the United States. He taught me all about the computer, even if I didn’t want to learn! He was a leader among leaders, long before the now-popular leadership emphasis. He was a father-figure: pastoral, caring, and shepherding. As a fledgling student of the Gospel ministry, Chester bolstered my faith and my focus. As I approached the decision of departing for seminary, Chester was my #1 supporter. He always had a smile, a good word and an unwavering “I am here to help you” heart. He and his loving wife, Julia, traveled to Mobile, Alabama for my ministerial ordination. Chester and Julia are people you don’t forget. People who make a difference in your life. Differences that last forever. Indeed, gifts from God.

-Chaplain, Major Jim Fisher, Ph.D.
U.S. Army Chaplain


Chester will always be part of the Fedex family. Thank you Chester for all you taught me 30 years ago. You always loved what you did in life. We will all miss you! 
Lisa Solomon

Aunt Julia, CoAnn, and Todd
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time. Uncle Coburn is with God at peace with no pain. We will always have the wonderful memories . I considered your father and mother as a second set of parents. I will always remember the camping and vacations  the fun times and life lessons your father taught me. I will always have those memories and never forget how compassionate and helpful he was to my parents and my family. Our prayers are with you all.
Kim, Anthony, and Kelly Scotto

Julia , CoAnn and Todd,
We want you all to know that Cobern was such a great friend and neighbor to us.  He helped  us so many times for the past 50 years!
You all are  part of our family and will continue to be for the rest of our time.  Dawn Drive will not be the same without him, but we know he is the best place there is.
We will keep him our heart and will  watch after each other.
CoAnn , and Todd, You were so blessed to have such a Dad.  Continue to Honor and Cherish his memory.
Love to you all.

Charlean and Chester Beene

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Julia Herrin Sims

Lanell COAnn Sims Ressler (Rick)

Todd Herrin Sims (Kate)

He is also survived by grandchildren, Katie Ressler Montgomery (Daniel), Jacob Coburn Ressler, Jillian Grace Ressler all of Olive Branch, MS and Zachary Rawlins Sims of Collierville, TN, great-granddaughter Laura Katherine Montgomery  and unborn great-grandson, Isaac Daniel Montgomery. Chester is also survived by his brothers Toby Sims and Steve Sims of Louin, MS and sisters Bobbie Johnson, Laurel, MS Glenda Ann Jones, Richmond, VA and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Chester Coburn Sims

August 6, 1938 – August 4, 2019

Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home

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