Jerry Sims passed.

Racers Reunion Member and A true supporter of short track racing has passed away.

LANCASTER, S.C.:::::::::: Mr. Jerry Lynn Sims age 61 of 2374 New Cut Church Road died Thursday November 25, 2010 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill S.C. He was born October 14, 1949 In Union County N.C., the son of Margaret Leona Barr Sims and the late William James Sims. Mr. Sims was a delivery clerk for Advance Auto in Lancaster and a member of New Cut Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Sims is survived by his mother Leona Barr Sims a son Dwayne Sims and wife Evelyn, a brother Jackie Sims and half-brother Randy Sims all of Lancaster

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mr. Sims will be 3:00 pm, Sunday, November 28, 2010 at New Cut Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Wayne Dickson and Rev. Jerry Branham. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The Family of Mr. Sims will receive friends from 5:00 7:00 pm Saturday, November 27. 2010 at Hartley Funeral Home and suggest memorial contributions be made to New Cut Presbyterian Church, 2617 New Cut Church Road Lancaster, SC 29720.

updated by @stars-radio: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM

My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was a very nice man. I met him here and also in person at the HCS in 2009.

Very sad. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.


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Ann and I express our deepest sympathy for the family of Mr. Sims. When I met him at The Historic Columbia Speedway his enthusiasm for life and for racing came through like warm sunshine. He will be missed but we are so fortunate to have had him with us. God bless the family.


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What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I have known Jerry since back in the 70's. His passion for good ole racing and blue grass music will be missed.

i am shocked by the news our prayers or with his family

Jerry always a gentleman our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Speed Jerry from all the members of the Old Timers Racing Club.

Jerry taught me more about the history of the sport than any other single person I know. I never got to meet Jerry in person, but I knew him online for the past 10 years and he became one of my best friends online, probably the best friend I had and never met in person.

He always had something nice to say about/to me or my (many times amatureish) models of old race cars, he even made me a birthday card with me in Soapy Castles' Daytona.

The NASCAR forum world won't be the same without Jerry

I plan to pull out and watch the VHS copy of the movie Thunder in Carolina he sent me in his honor, which also had some 60s race footage he added as well.

Special prayers and our love to Jerry's family. He always wanted to help someone in anyway, but was really happy when he could supply a person with either a picture or model car being asked for. Remember not too long ago we needed a picture of the Helms # 28 with the right shade of blue. He tried so much to help us find one.Another of Dirt Track's "one of a kind", gone ahead of us. Rest in Peace Jerry and may the Lord hold your family in His Hands with His Love, Mercy and Grace.We love you all,Billy and Barbara

I never knew Jerry but to say he was well known is an understatement. A legend and a master for sure.God Bless Jerry and his family

Just got a call from Dub Simpson about Jerry. He was a truly passionate and brilliant racing nut, he knew everything!!He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jackie "Gator" and his son. Every time I look at my model shelf I will think of Jerry and how the Sims brothers have inspired me all these years.God bless" The Old Redneck"...