James M. "Jay Bird" Sims's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2025 in Marion, Virginia

James M. "Jay Bird" Sims

March 26, 1959 - December 11, 2025 (66 years old)

Marion, Virginia

James M. "Jay Bird" Sims's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2025 in Marion, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service

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James M. "Jay Bird" Sims

March 26, 1959 - December 11, 2025 (66 years old)

Marion, Virginia

James M. Sims Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James M. Sims of Marion, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 66, on December 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Sims and Betty Sims; his brothers, Gary Michael Sims and John Clinton Sims; and his grandparents, Manuel, Rebecca Jane Sims, James and Elma Jean Goodman.

He is survived by: his brother Joseph "Joe" Simms (April) of Rural Retreat; and his nieces, Kenzie Simms and Kylie Simms.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Fraziers' Seaver-Brown Chapel (237 E Main St, Marion, VA 24354).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Open Door Café, 650 West Main Street, Wytheville VA 24382 or online at http://www.opendoorcafewytheville.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service



Fri

Dec 19

Memorial service

2:00 PM

Fraziers' Seaver-Brown Chapel
237 E Main St, Marion, VA 24354

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