
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Forrest Sims, age 37. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Troy L. Sims and Becky Sims.
Richard was a good-hearted man that would help anyone that needed it. He graduated from Cabot High School and was an All-State tuba player and an Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra member. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force where he served overseas for 6 years. He loved fishing and target shooting. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Richard is preceded in death by his Grandparents Richard O. and Marie Easterly and Judge Forrest and Eloise Sims.
Richard is survived by his parents Troy and Becky Sims; sister, Alex Sims; Aunt, Phyllis Burke; and Stepson Houston Gaines of Gulfport, MS.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Hazen Cemetery in Hazen Arkansas. Funeral under the direction of Westbrook Funeral Home, Hazen AR.
“Heavenly Father, as I navigate this season of grief, grant me the strength to endure. May your love surround me and bring comfort to my wounded heart. In Jesus’ Name, amen”
You will be so missed, best friend. I love and miss you. Praying for your family.
Richard and I were stationed in the USAF together in Japan and Arizona, roommates in AZ as well. He was the most loyal person and friend Iv had to this day, never met anyone else like him. He will be missed by many. Good Bless him and his family.
Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy. Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Love The Pantry Team
My heart is heavy knowing you’ve left this earth. You were a good, loyal friend to my nephew and protective of the people who meant something to you. I loved when you came by to visit. Prayers to your family and friends for comfort in this time.
Served with Airman Sims in Okinawa. He was a great Eagle maintainer, and will be surely missed. RIP.
You were always only a call away anytime we needed you. We will always remember you and the love you had for my daughter and my grandson forever. You were a caring young man inside and out. We love you and God loves you more. Rest in peace until we all shall meet again. Love you, your mother and father in law..
Troy, Becky & Alex,
May our Heavenly Father give you comfort and healing. I am so sorry for your loss…. Big hugs and know I love you ❤️
RIP Richard…
Becky and all the family, I saw your son’s obituary in the paper
and wanted to send my deepest heartfelt sympathies; and hope
you all have felt the love and peace of our Lord during this very
difficult time.
Carolyn Carpenter Dodds
(Phyllis’ friend)