James Edward "Yaya" Sims's obituary , Passed away on December 6, 2025 in Valley, Alabama

James Edward "Yaya" Sims

January 16, 1952 - December 6, 2025 (73 years old)

Valley, Alabama

James Edward "Yaya" Sims's obituary , Passed away on December 6, 2025 in Valley, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home

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James Edward "Yaya" Sims

January 16, 1952 - December 6, 2025 (73 years old)

Valley, Alabama

James Edward Sims Obituary

The memory of James Edward Sims (Valley, Alabama), born in West Point, Georgia, who passed away on December 6, 2025 at the age of 73, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint James leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Floyd Sims and Resa Sims. He is survived by: his children, Pam (Shane Stodghill) and Terry (Marshelia Duffey); his grandchildren, Chasity and Shawn; and his great grandchildren, Brynlee Akins and Dean Akins.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel (3700 20th Ave, Valley, AL 36854). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the same location.

Please visit Mr. James's Memorial Tribute page at http://www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind word for his family, share a memory of Mr. James, or to light a Remembrance Candle in his memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home



Tue

Dec 09

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel
3700 20th Ave, Valley, AL 36854

Wed

Dec 10

Funeral service

2:30 PM

Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel
3700 20th Ave, Valley, AL 36854

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