Byron Wynn Sims Obituary
The world bids farewell to Byron Wynn Sims of Youngstown, Ohio, born in Englewood, New Jersey, departing on July 6, 2025 at the age of 58. Byron leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Byron Wynn Sims to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Albert Sims and Nancy Sims; his grandparents, Jack Sims, Elma Sims, Archie McCollum and Annie Mae McCollum; his uncle Alexander McCollum; his aunt Mary; his sister Bebbs; his uncles, James Sims, Willie "Bill" Sims and Johnnie Sims; his nephew Leon Sims; and his brother-in-law Curtis Moses.
He is survived by: his close friend Sharlene Dean of Youngstown, OH.; his aunts, Thelma Johnson and Willet Sims of Campbell, OH; his sisters, Crystal Moses (James Earl Sims) of Great Mills, MD, Jacqueline Sims of Campbell, OH, Donna Lofton (James "JJ" Johnson) of Great Mills, MD, Evelyn McWilson of Campbell, OH. and Elma "Red" Sims of Campbell, OH.; his siblings' children, Byron and Monica Whitaker; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Exzabian Harrell, Latrice Harrell of Ewing, NJ, William, Junior, Sarah Whitaker of Rich Square, NC, Curtis Moses II, Ricky Clay III, Zaniyah Clay of Jackson, NC and Aidan Moses of Winton, NC.. He is also survived by cousins and other family members as well as friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home Inc. (1951 McGuffey Rd, Youngstown, OH 44505). A funeral service was held on Friday, July 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home (1951 McGuffey Rd, Youngstown, OH 44505).
