Thursday, January 7, 2016 9:25 am

Mr. Ernest Lee Sims, Sr., 63, passed away on December 22, 2015.

A native of Rutherford County, he is predeceased by his parents, Jonas and Dorothy Sims and a brother, Douglas W. Sims, all of Rutherfordton.

He is survived by a sister, Bobbie Atchley of Shingle Hollow; three children, Ernest Lee Sims, Jr., Amanda Sims Mckinney and Jennifer Sims Tomblin all of Rutherfordton; four grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time. Donations may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Arrangements are entrusted to Robert S. Morgan, Jr., Funeral Service Licensee, LLC of Fallston, NC.