LeRoy Sims
June 07, 2019
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LeRoy Sims, 87, passed away Friday, June 7th. LeRoy was born March 20, 1932 to Roy & Merle Sims in Des Moines, IA.
He delivered telegrams for Western Union by bicycle in Des Moines, and worked at Younkers Department store.
March 10, 1951 he married Barbara Butcher.
LeRoy is a veteran of the Korean War. When he returned home from the war he worked as a machinist at Delevan Manufacturing, John Deere and retired from Townsend Industries.
He was a member of Fort Des Moines Presbyterian Church.
He was a true sports fan of KC Chiefs, Chicago Cubs, and Iowa Barnstormers.
LeRoy is survived by his daughter, Connie (Jim) Carroll; grandsons, Jason (Katie), Todd (Meredith); brother, Ronald (Judy) and his companion, Marlys Daniels.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barabara; brothers, Virgil, Leonard, Dwight; sisters, Clara Evans and Margie Pollock.
The family will greet friends on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Des Moines, IA.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Fort Des Moines Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Doug Winslow
06/11/2019
Uncle LeRoy took me to my first Chiefs game when I was 10 years old. Been a Chiefs fan since. Rest in Peace..
Doug, Angie and Tyler Winslow
Mike and Cindy Snider
06/10/2019
I always enjoyed my visits with Uncle LeRoy talking football. I remember he helped me move my stuff to my new home before Cindy and I were married. I'm sure him and Aunt Barb are catching up on things. Connie and family so sorry for your loss.
Love Cindy and Mike
Lori Sanford
06/08/2019
I will miss seeing him every four weeks. I could talk to him for hours. What a wonderful customer and most of all my friend! I loved him dearly.
Michelle Moede
06/08/2019
Connie and family. I was so sad to hear of Leroy's passing. He was such a dear neighbor and friend. We will all miss his gentle spirit and sweet smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.