Henry Sims

Henry Douglas Sims of Houston, Texas passed away on November 7, 2024 in Holladay, Utah after spending his last night surrounded by loved ones.

Hank was born in Woodville, Texas on September 29, 1942 and devoted his entire life to his family. Hank retired from Cy-Fair I.S.D. in 2005, and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Hank loved baseball, especially coaching, and was a proud Texan through-and-through. Hank was married to his wife, Bunny, for 60 years. He was a shade tree mechanic of the highest order, and was known to share a dad joke with anyone at anytime. Friends and family often spoke of his loyalty and willingness to help out anyone he could and his love of telling jokes while drinking his beloved Coca Cola. Hank was a devout Baptist and longtime member of South Winds Baptist Church in Tomball, Texas.

Henry is survived by his wife Bunny, Sister Gayle Bell (Husband Mike Bell); Son Jason Sims (wife Shelley Sims); Son Jared Sims (wife Mandy Sims); Grandson Daylon Sims (wife Haley Sims); Grandson Dahlton Sims (wife Katie Sims); Grandson Lucas Sims; Grandson Nathan Sims; Great Grandsons Dagonet, Cillian and Bentley Sims; Great Granddaughter Tatum Sims.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Sims and Katherine Vanderwater; Sister Sue Carpenter and her Husband Cliff Carpenter.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Leukemia Research Fund on Henry’s behalf. https://leukemiarf.org/donate/