James “Jamie” “Batman” Alfonzo Sims, 58, of Lima, OH peacefully passed away on Monday evening, November 18, 2024, with his loved ones at his side after a long-fought battle with cancer.
Jamie was born on December 18, 1965, in Sidney, OH, a son of the late Allene “Cookie” Breaston Sims and Robert Junie Sims. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Robert “Bobby” Sims.
Jamie leaves behind his family including his wife, Connie McNeal Sims, proud dad to Chad (Maggie) Sims, Jamie (Corey) Sims-Judd, Shae Carter, and bonus son, Popseye (Karri Fryman) McNeal, all of Bellefontaine, OH, a proud grandpa of Jayden Sims, Kylo and Lilly Judd, Trystan, Serenity, Nicholas, and Rhydian Sims, Aleasha, Eternity, and Serenity Hagans, Logyn Clay, Bryce (Madison) McNeal, and Ashlyn McNeal. Also surviving are his brothers, Tracy (Deb) Sims of Waverly, OH, and Damon Sims of Bellefontaine, sisters, Loretta Sims of Bellefontaine, Anetra Sims of Columbus, OH, and Nicole Sims Cook of Pittsburgh, PA, special nieces and nephew, Marquisha Sims, Kizswala Sims, and Bobby Sims IV, Bonus Pops, Larry Brown of Bellefontaine, Bonus Mom, Jackie Brown, Bonus brothers, Dewey (Michelle) McClain, Jim (Sherri) Brown, and Scott Artis, Bonus sisters, Judy Brown Crawford, Tonya Farler, and Deborah Gourley, bonus daughter, Meg Jones, bonus son, Keith Shepard, bonus Boo, Lorena Sims Brenner, and close friends, Bill and Janet Haynes.
Jamie attended Bellefontaine High School. He enjoyed action films, and was an avid fan of Batman, Las Vegas Raiders, and OSU Buckeyes. Jamie never knew a stranger and was always up for a party. His greatest love was for his family and spending time with them and friends.
Rich Szima will begin funeral services at 3 p.m., Saturday, November 23, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Lakeview with visitation from 1-3 p.m. Come as you are as it is suggested to wear your SIMS STRONG, Raiders, or Buckeye apparel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to his family c/o Shoffstall Funeral Home.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.
