Carl Eugene Sims – Mulkeytown, IL

Carl Eugene Sims, 87, of Mulkeytown, passed away on July 2, 2021 at his home with family members at his side.

He was born on November 20, 1933 in Christopher, IL to Oatho and Helen (Long) Sims. He married Cynthia Jean Norris on April 28, 1951 in Pocahontas, AR. Together they enjoyed 69 years of marriage.

Carl is survived by his children Glenn (Susan) Sims of St. Louis, MO; John (Laurel) Sims of Waltonville, IL; Arlie (Robert Kokott) Sims of Chicago, IL; Carla Sims of Mt. Vernon, IL; Mary (Michelle) Sims of Christopher, IL; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister Carolyn Sanders of Atwood, IL; and brother Ronnie Sims of Wasilla, AK.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Jean Sims, father, Oatho Sims, and mother, Helen (Long) Sims and son, Thomas N. Sims. Carl worked for many years at Blue Bell packing company in DuQuoin, IL and retired at the age of 59 from the Old Ben Coal Company, where he served as a mine examiner. He also managed the family’s eighty-acre farm and enjoyed caring for animals –horses, cattle, goats, poultry, dogs, and bees, among others—and spending time with his grandchildren. An avid storyteller, Carl shared humor and empathy in retelling the adventures and challenges of the many relatives and friends he enjoyed, and often helped, in his lifetime.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. A graveside service will follow at Ward Cemetery in Mulkeytown with Zip Biby officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ward-Greenwood Cemetery Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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