Sims line, following the fathers

Robert Doster Sims Sr, son of Ornie Lee Sims and Mable Edwina Jones

Ornie Lee Sims is the son of William Berkley Sims and Exa A Davis

William Berkley Sims is the son of Burkley Adison Sims and Arra Anna Allen
William

Burkley Adison Sims is the son of Burkley Sims and Mary Ann Strickland

Burkley Sims is the son of Charles W. Sims Jr. and Nancy Ward

Charles W. Sims is the son of Charles W. Sims Sr. and Esther Murray

Charles Sr. is the son of Adam Symes and Mary Isham (1860s, Virginia)

Robert Doster Sims, Sr.

Robert Doster Sims, Sr.

1920-1979

Born September 4, 1920, Bob is the oldest child of Ornie Lee Sims and Mable Edwina Jones. I understand he was named Doster after the doctor who delivered him. He has two sisters Muriel Cleo Sims and Erin Sylvia Sims. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, he grew up on 43rd Street. On December 30, 1941, Bob enlisted in the Army at the age of 21. He went to Shepherd Field in Witchita Falls, TX for Basic Training. He served in World War II as a pilot, and also was recalled for the Korean War.

At the age of 30, Bob married Jane Murphree. Three years later, they have a son, Robert Doster Sims Jr, whom they called Doss because Bob didn't want him to be called "Bobby." Three years later, they have a daughter, Vickie Lynn Sims.

Bob and Jane

Bob worked for Southern Natural his entire career. He was a tall, formidable man who I've been told was fair, just and humorous. Doss also says he was stern as a father, and has disciplinarian stories to accompany that trait! Bob was a talented craftsman, with an organized workshop at home. He was also a talent artist in printing. He loved his yard, his home, and his family.

Shortly after retirement, Bob passed away in October of 1979 of a heart attack at home. He had flown that day, and it is often said he must have died very happy.

He is survived by Jane Sims (wife), Doss Sims (son), Vickie (Whiting) McAuley (daughter), Candice (Whiting) Chenault (granddaughter).

Candice
*Family stories, Ancestry.com, and Census reports

The beginning...

This family tree begins with the marriage of Robert Doster Sims, Sr. and Jane Adelene Murphree.

Bob and Jane were married in what appears to be a church (by pictures) with a reception following at home, in June of 1950. The raised two children, Doss (RDS Jr.) and Vickie Sims McAuley. They had two granddaughters, Candice and Stephanie.