Harry D. Sims' Obituary
Harry D. Sims passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at his home in Mobeetie, TX at the age of 69 years, 7 months and 12 days. A family – led Pasture Memorial Service will be held at 8:00 AM on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at their old 1918 Ranch House, located at 8075 CR 7 in Mobeetie, TX. Those attending are asked to please take CR 7 South from Highway 152 in order to aid with traffic flow. Pasture parking, along with handicapped access will be provided. Pastor Jeff Cates will be officiating.
Cremation and Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Wheeler.
Harry was born on November 24, 1953 in Shamrock, TX to Jack and LaRue (Cole) Sims. They lived in Mobeetie until 1959, when they moved to Canyon, TX. Harry graduated from Canyon High School in 1972. He then began cowboying on the Bar L Ranch. He married Sherry Lepel on December 10, 1971 in Canyon, TX. After cowboying, Harry branched out into numerous personal ventures. These included custom branding work, fencing and construction and even a chemical company. It was these ventures, along with 53 original acres of land that culminated with Harry’s biggest accomplishment in life, the Rockin’ S Ranch. Additionally, he enjoyed roping, golfing and spending time in Arizona roping with friends. He attended the Methodist Church in Mobeetie.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Sims of Mobeetie; 1 daughter, Juhree Reasoner and husband, Jason of East Texas; 1 son, Tye Sims and wife, Tiffany of Mobeetie; 4 grandchildren, Lauren Guest and husband, Hayden, Chase Christy and wife Kory, Savanna Sims and Kelton Sims; 4 great grandsons; 3 bonus grandchildren; 1 brother, Kyle Sims and wife, Yvette of Happy, TX; 1 sister, Sharon Jolly and husband, Mark of Canyon, TX; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Methodist Church in Mobeetie, TX.
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