Larry Virgil Sims' Obituary
Larry Virgil Sims entered peacefully into rest on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the age of 77 years, at Beauregard Hospital in DeRidder. Larry was born on Sunday, October 28, 1945, in DeRidder to Virgil Wilfred and Dorothy Eleanor Asplund Sims.
Visitation will be on Monday, January 2, 2023, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2023, with a visitation to begin at 8:30 AM until the time of the service which will begin at 11:00 AM, in the chapel of Labby Memorial in DeRidder with Bro. Wade Carroll, officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Dry Creek, LA. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Larry grew up the son of a farmer on Virgil Sims Rd in Beauregard Parish, during that time he was an active 4-H member where he loved to raise livestock for show. He even had a pet skunk. At the farm he helped raised Tung trees where the nuts were harvested during the fall months of the year. On the Sims farm, Larry learned very valuable life lessons and how to work hard. When time allowed he enjoyed going to the Sugar Bowl on HWY 26, where he met his wife Miss Linda. After graduating Deridder High School, he attended Sowela Technical College in Lake Charles where he received a certificate in welding and machinist. He later worked for Berry Bros in Berwick, La for 40 plus years. He retired at the age of 68. He developed lifelong friendships during his tenure with Berry Bros. He loved to work with his hands and fabricate. Larry was always excited to get on his ole Massey Ferguson tractor to bush hog on his property and make improvements around his home. He was a devoted Husband who cherished his wife, children, & grandchildren. He loved his dog, Pumpkin, who for years was his sidekick and friend. He enjoyed going to Dairy Queen visiting with old friends and catching up on the latest Beauregard Parish news. Larry always took time out to say hello and help a friend in need. He will be missed dearly by all that knew him.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Linda Sims of DeRidder; daughter, Tammy Wilks of DeRidder; two sisters, Sandra Rogers, and Glenda Calcote both of DeRidder; four grandchildren, Cory Sims, Blaise Sims, Nicholas Wilks, and Jordan Wilks; three great grandchildren, Khloe Sims, Braiselee Sims, and Jensen Sims; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Dorothy Sims; son, Thomas “Blaine” Sims; brother, Harry “Butch” Sims; sister Connie Cook.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Nicholas Wilks, Jordan Wilks, Cory Sims, Dakota Duplechain, David Duplechain, Jason Rogers, Brian Calcote, and Kevin Seal.
Those honored to serve as honorary pallbearers are Parker Rogers, Joey Wonner, Kameron Seal, and Ted Rogers.
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