Douglas Wayne Sims

Douglas Wayne Sims was born March 2, 1961 in Memphis , TN the son of Charles (Bill) Wayne and Mary Sue Duffy Sims.

Doug was a simple man who appreciated God's creation, the great outdoors. He would spend many cold mornings and afternoons in the woods either deer, turkey or duck hunting, and often times he would spend hours at his favorite fishing holes. If he wasn't outside then you could find him inside with either a guitar, a paintbrush or a good book in his hands. He loved playing the guitar, a love that he passed onto his niece, Olivia. His paintings reflected his creative side and his love for reading came from the desire to know more about his Indian heritage. He was a long haul truck driver for 25 years and had spent many years living in the Michie community.

Doug departed this life on November 30, 2013 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 52 Years, 8 Months, 28 Days. He is survived by his parents, Charles Wayne (Bill) and Mary Sue Sims of Collierville, TN; a sister, Debbie Jones and husband Richard of Collierville, TN; a brother, James Michael Sims of Collierville, TN; nieces and nephews, Olivia, Jack, Ethan, and Charlie Jones, Noah, Gage and Madalyn Sims; a host of extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, Nolen and Lucy Mae Sims and Rev. Jim and Elva Duffy.

A special thank you to Crossroads Hospice, the Bub Sims family and the Huggins family.