George "Bud" David Sims, 83, of 2803 Philadelphia Road, Lawndale, NC, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Peak Resources, Shelby, NC.

He was born in Cleveland County, NC on December 10, 1939, to the late Earl Sims and Lillie Daniels Sims.

George, affectionately known as 'Bud' and also 'Mr. Sims', was a true example of what helping, caring, and compassion looks like. He was loved by many and expressed his gratitude by giving back to his community.

George was a graduate of Douglas High School where he was a straight A student throughout his school years. He received a two-year Associate's degree from Cleveland Community College and had an opportunity to attend Gardner-Webb University but decided to enter into the workforce instead.

After serving several years in the U.S. Air Force, he started his employment with General Motors in Detroit, Michigan in 1963. He also worked for General Electric for twenty-five plus years until he retired. He then became an entrepreneur of several local businesses in the Shelby community including Sims Grocery, Sims Grill, Sims Billiard, Sims Detailing, and Sims Rentals.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Irene Porter; brothers, James Earl Sims, Matthew Sims, Jay Sims, Robert Sims, Clifton Sims, Joseph Sims, and Tyree Sims; and a grandchild, Courtney Cheyenne Towery.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 61 years, Ms. Beatrice Sims; sons, Jonathan (Randy) Simms (Wyshena); David Dawkins, and Martin Hector; daughters, Pamela Simpson, Aunyette Surratt, and Tymeka Maddox; grandchildren, Jada Simms, Markeise Maddox, An'tiona Odoms, Jerrode Surratt, Anneka Kennedy, Daekwon Kennedy, Myles Hector, Marsalis Hector, Myrical Hector, Ashley Canfield, Bryson Simpson; 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Willie Sims and Charles Sims; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023, at First Baptist of Lawndale Church, Lawndale, NC at 2:30 p.m. The burial will take place at First Baptist of Lawndale Church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.