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Paul Franklin Sims, 76, husband of Doris Ann Mullis Sims, entered into eternal rest January 26, 2013.

Born in Rutherford County, he was the son of Sidney William and Eva Mae Guffey Sims. Paul retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service and was a veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam War. After spending several years in Rutherfordton, NC, Paul relocated to Reno, NV where he retired from Granite Construction before returning to Rutherford County and becoming an avid fisherman. 

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, four children, Susan Paulette Sims of Clarksville, TN, Vincent James Sims of Clarksville, TN, Jeffery Lynn Sims (Angela), and Maria Annette Peebles (George), both of Rutherfordton, NC; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; two sisters, Rena Mae Auten of Kannapolis, NC and Dorothy Early of Marion, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by 7 brothers, John, Charles, Robert, Curt, Jonas, Arthur, and Wheed Sims and 3 sisters, Mamie Sheehan, Estelle Crook, and Joyce Taliaferro.

In lieu of services, a celebration of Paul’s life will be held at a later date with notification by family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Norris Public Library of Rutherfordton, American Cancer Society, or Hospice of Rutherford County.

Crowe’s Mortuary and Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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