Richard Sims (Plainview)

Richard Sims, 73, of Plainview passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011 in Plainview. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Travis Hart officiating. Interment will follow in Plainview Memorial Park under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. Mr. Sims was born February 23, 1938 in Motley County, Texas to Jessie Otto and Ruby Marie Sims. He married Edith Hatch on November 21, 1962 in Plainview. Mr. Sims worked in law enforcement with the Plainview Police Department and the Hale County Sheriff’s Department for over 45 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church . He is survived by his wife: Edith Sims of Plainview; two daughters: Brenda Jones and husband Jon of Floydada and Tracy Johnson and husband Randell of Lubbock; three brothers: Leon Sims of Marble Falls, Bobby Sims of Hale Center and Charlie Sims of Plainview and three grandchildren: Abby King, Eric Johnson and Marc Johnson all of Lubbock. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church 205 West 8th Street, Plainview, Texas 79072. Online condolences may be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com.