CAMBRIDGE- Jerry W. Sims, age 77, of Cambridge, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on Oct. 13, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Richard and Helen (Nicley) Sims.

Jerry graduated from Linden-McKinley High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Victoria (Kazee) Sims on April 16, 1971, Mount Liberty, Ohio.

Jerry attended Berkshire Christian College. He devoted his life to ministry and his true purpose was to preach and show people the Lord. Jerry served as pastor at Grace and Truth Bible Church and in 1990 authored, ‘A Walk Through the Wilderness;’ a history of the Israelite's forty years in the wilderness. He also drove school bus for Rite-Way Leasing for 30 years, retiring in 2014.

Jerry was an avid reader. He will be fondly remembered for being very personable. He loved visiting with people and wanted to talk to everyone in the room, feeling disappointed if he missed someone. In addition to preaching God’s word, Jerry was known for his constant joking around and his excellent sense of humor. He loved to make people feel happy and entertained.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Victoria; son, J.W. Sims; daughter-in-law, Julie Sims; granddaughter, Jordan Sims; grandson, Logan Sims; sister, Dianne Embleton; nieces, Sharon Gardner and Chrissy (Mark) Matthews; and extended family, Dawn Shaw, AJ Shaw and Andrew Shaw. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, David Sims.

A memorial service will be held at GRACE AND TRUTH BIBLE CHURCH, 109 Spring St., Cambridge, at 12 noon on Friday, May 31, 2024. Visitation will be held at the church from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, and also from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jerry's name to Grace and Truth Bible Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Jerry W. Sims

October 13, 1946 - April 24, 2024

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