Sims Earl Jones, Jr., 67, of Palm Coast, Florida passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023.  He was born on August 10, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York.  As a young man, he worked at AT&T and then became a fireman in New York, Ladder Truck 127, Engine 298.  He was a member of the Uniform Firefighter's Union and proudly served his community for 17 years.  Sims also served his community as a Pastor of God's Love Ministry Soul Saving Station and was inspired to advocate for his community.  After moving to Palm Coast, Florida he volunteered with the Florida Health Department in their Medical Reserve, volunteered with the Juvenile Justice System in Flagler County, and later worked as a Chaplain for Advent Health.  Along with his wife, he was a proud foster parent; mentoring youth was a joy.  Sims established and was on the board of "People Helping People," a local organization geared to give aid to those in need.  As a strong community leader, Sims was also a chaplain of Religious Affairs for the NAACP in Flagler County and was the first vice president and chairman of the religious affairs, Flagler County branch, NAACP.  Sims was also an active board member of the Abundant Life Ministry and continued to serve his community as a board member of the Carver Gym and was instrumental in keeping the gym open.  He was the executive treasurer of the Soul Saving Station Christ Crusaders of America.

Sims is survived by his loving wife, Philippa T. Jones; daughter, Chantell Dail; daughter, Nicole Zamor (husband, Cocherel Zamor); son, Sims Samuel Jones, III. (wife, Tricia Alleyne); brother, Michael Jones (wife, Julie Jones); brother, Wesley Jones (wife, Barbara Jones); brother, Timothy Jones (wife, Darlene Jackson-Jones); grandson, Rohan Palmer; granddaughter, Kayla Zamor; grandson, Baby Boy Jones; granddaughter, Raven Rodriguez; grandson, Kyle Rodriguez; nephew, Timothy Jones; nephew, Justin Jones; niece, Shanette Bunyan; niece, Jasmine Byas; nephew, Michael Jones; sister-in-law, Sharon Bradford; sister-in-law, Aurelia Ellison; brother-in-law, John Dail; sister-in-law, Regina Dail; sister-in-law, Jerilyn Dail; and other extended family and friends.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Jones and sister-in-law, Deborah Zimmerman.

There will be a viewing on Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 11AM-2PM at Lohman Funeral Home, Palm Coast located at 220 Palm Coast Parkway SW, Palm Coast, Florida 32137.  A message will be given by Bishop Robert Davis at 11:30AM at the funeral home.