PERRY A. SIMS FOUND DEAD IN HIS CAR NEAR MT. STERLING
Perry A. Sims, of Mt. Sterling, ex-supervisor of Huntsville township and for many years prominently identified with Farm Bureau work in this county, was found dead Wednesday evening of last week in his automobile, just off the hard road between Mt. Sterling and Hersman; the startling discovery being made by State Patrolman Emery Hunsaker, of Camp Point.
Mr. Sims, who was agent for the County Life Insurance Co., was on his way home after completing a day's work when death overtook him. Mr. Hunsaker noticed the car, with its lights burning, standing by the side of the road. Upon investigation he discovered the lifeless body of Mr. Sims behind the steering wheel.
Returning to Mt. Sterling, Mr. Hunsaker notified Coroner Elmer Hufnagel and Sheriff Earl Johnson, who
accompanied him to the scene. The body was removed to the Hufnagel Funeral Home, where an inquest was held the following morning. Sims' death was due to a heart attack, suffered while driving his car.
Mr. Sims had many warm friends in Schuyler county, who were grieved to learn of his sudden death.
Brief funeral services were heId from his late home in Mt. Sterling Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, and
in the Methodist church in Rushville at 2 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. E. O. England, pastor of the Mt. Sterling M.E. church, assisted by Rev. Laren Spear, resident pastor.
Burial was made in the Rushville cemetery.
Perry Allen Sims, son of Newton and Susan Sims, was born in Huntsville township, Schuyler county,
Illinois, February 5, 1873, and departed this life December 6, 1933, while driving his automobile on the highway near Mt. Sterling, Brown county, Illinois, being 60 years, 8 months and I day old at the time of his death.
He was united in marriage with Mabel Lovi Milby, December 28, 1898. To this union was born one son, Russell V. Sims. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Mabel Lovi Sims, of Mt. Sterling; his son, Russell V. Sims, of Sidney, Ohio; a sister, Lutrecia Dorsett; a brother, Henry Sims, and two half-sisters, Mrs. Frank Anderson and Nellie Sims, of Camden; two half-brothers, Wilbur Sims, of LaPrairie, and Clarence Sims, of Galesburg; and one who was as dear to him as if she had been his own daughter, Eva M. Shores Logan, of Bushnell, Mrs. Logan having made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Sims to a great extent since the death of her mother in 1918. Also a number of nieces, nephews, and a host of friends survive.
Mr. Sims gave his soul to his Saviour, and became a member of Shiloh M. E. church in Huntsville township in 1910. From this date until his death he was faithful in the service of God, being active for many years in helping to promote the work of his church.
In the community in which he was born, reared, and lived most of his life, he took a great interest and assumed the responsibility of helping to conduct all civic and commercial affairs. He served for a number of years on the board of supervisors in Schuyler county, and gave his whole-hearted support to many community and county activities.
In February, 1931, he moved to Rushville, where he took a position with the Farm Bureau as a special
representative for the Farm Bureau insurance. He was promoted to district manager of Brown county for the same company in January, 1932 and moved to Mt. Sterling where he resided until his death. Mr. Sims was well and favorably known over a wide range of territory. His kind, courteous and cheerful personality developed a true and sincere friendship wherever he went, being known as P. A. by most of his friends. He was very careful in his remarks about his fellowmen and seldom ever said anything about them unless he could speak some good of them. He was always ready to forgive and excuse
anybody for a wrong they had done, and confess his own mistakes. Thus a kind and loving husband, father, and friend has passed to his reward in heaven where pain and sorrow are no more.
Published in the Rushville Times, December 13, 1933, page 1
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This community was shocked Wednesday evening of last week to learn of the sudden death of Perry Sims. Mr. Sims was a life long resident of Huntsville township, where his friends were numbered by his acquaintances. Those from here and the Shiloh neighborhood attending the funeral in Rushille, were Mrs. Elizabeth Estes, Mrs William Bohr, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Myers, daughter Fairy Mae, Mr. and Mrs. Chas VanOrmer, son Millard, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bartlow, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bartlow, daughter Ila Mae, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bartlow, Mrs. J. E. Croxton, son Dwight and wife.
PERRY A. SIMS FOUND DEAD IN HIS CAR NEAR MT. STERLING
Perry A. Sims, of Mt. Sterling, ex-supervisor of Huntsville township and for many years prominently identified with Farm Bureau work in this county, was found dead Wednesday evening of last week in his automobile, just off the hard road between Mt. Sterling and Hersman; the startling discovery being made by State Patrolman Emery Hunsaker, of Camp Point.
Mr. Sims, who was agent for the County Life Insurance Co., was on his way home after completing a day's work when death overtook him. Mr. Hunsaker noticed the car, with its lights burning, standing by the side of the road. Upon investigation he discovered the lifeless body of Mr. Sims behind the steering wheel.
Returning to Mt. Sterling, Mr. Hunsaker notified Coroner Elmer Hufnagel and Sheriff Earl Johnson, who
accompanied him to the scene. The body was removed to the Hufnagel Funeral Home, where an inquest was held the following morning. Sims' death was due to a heart attack, suffered while driving his car.
Mr. Sims had many warm friends in Schuyler county, who were grieved to learn of his sudden death.
Brief funeral services were heId from his late home in Mt. Sterling Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, and
in the Methodist church in Rushville at 2 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. E. O. England, pastor of the Mt. Sterling M.E. church, assisted by Rev. Laren Spear, resident pastor.
Burial was made in the Rushville cemetery.
Perry Allen Sims, son of Newton and Susan Sims, was born in Huntsville township, Schuyler county,
Illinois, February 5, 1873, and departed this life December 6, 1933, while driving his automobile on the highway near Mt. Sterling, Brown county, Illinois, being 60 years, 8 months and I day old at the time of his death.
He was united in marriage with Mabel Lovi Milby, December 28, 1898. To this union was born one son, Russell V. Sims. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Mabel Lovi Sims, of Mt. Sterling; his son, Russell V. Sims, of Sidney, Ohio; a sister, Lutrecia Dorsett; a brother, Henry Sims, and two half-sisters, Mrs. Frank Anderson and Nellie Sims, of Camden; two half-brothers, Wilbur Sims, of LaPrairie, and Clarence Sims, of Galesburg; and one who was as dear to him as if she had been his own daughter, Eva M. Shores Logan, of Bushnell, Mrs. Logan having made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Sims to a great extent since the death of her mother in 1918. Also a number of nieces, nephews, and a host of friends survive.
Mr. Sims gave his soul to his Saviour, and became a member of Shiloh M. E. church in Huntsville township in 1910. From this date until his death he was faithful in the service of God, being active for many years in helping to promote the work of his church.
In the community in which he was born, reared, and lived most of his life, he took a great interest and assumed the responsibility of helping to conduct all civic and commercial affairs. He served for a number of years on the board of supervisors in Schuyler county, and gave his whole-hearted support to many community and county activities.
In February, 1931, he moved to Rushville, where he took a position with the Farm Bureau as a special
representative for the Farm Bureau insurance. He was promoted to district manager of Brown county for the same company in January, 1932 and moved to Mt. Sterling where he resided until his death. Mr. Sims was well and favorably known over a wide range of territory. His kind, courteous and cheerful personality developed a true and sincere friendship wherever he went, being known as P. A. by most of his friends. He was very careful in his remarks about his fellowmen and seldom ever said anything about them unless he could speak some good of them. He was always ready to forgive and excuse
anybody for a wrong they had done, and confess his own mistakes. Thus a kind and loving husband, father, and friend has passed to his reward in heaven where pain and sorrow are no more.
Published in the Rushville Times, December 13, 1933, page 1
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This community was shocked Wednesday evening of last week to learn of the sudden death of Perry Sims. Mr. Sims was a life long resident of Huntsville township, where his friends were numbered by his acquaintances. Those from here and the Shiloh neighborhood attending the funeral in Rushille, were Mrs. Elizabeth Estes, Mrs William Bohr, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Myers, daughter Fairy Mae, Mr. and Mrs. Chas VanOrmer, son Millard, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bartlow, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bartlow, daughter Ila Mae, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bartlow, Mrs. J. E. Croxton, son Dwight and wife.
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