Earl Ray Sims, 67, of Campbellsville, KY (formerly of Princeton, KY) was born in Caldwell County on June 21, 1954 to the late Raymond Ray and Marie Gladis (Lantrip) Sims. He departed this life on Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Rex Robley VA Medical Center.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Carrying the Torch Ministries. Mr. Sims was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He was a former detective for the Ft. Walton, Florida Police Department, but was best known for his work as an insurance salesman after his return to Princeton.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Cassie (Arnold) Sims of Campbellsville
5 children: Patrick Sims of Princeton, Michael Sims and husband Bill Rastain of Crystal Lake, IL, Jason Sims and wife Shawntell of Cedar Bluff, VA, David Sims and wife Robin of Campbellsville, and Blake Hoots of Louisville
2 siblings: Cathy Wells of Nebo and Richard Sims of Princeton
3 grandchildren
A host of extended family and friends
FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday at 10:00amET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home
INTERMENT: Lebanon National Cemetery
VISITATION: Wednesday 5:00-8:00 PM. at the funeral home.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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