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Homer Edward Sims 1919–1995 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Apr 1919

Birth Location: Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 4 Dec 1995

Death Location: East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington, USA

Father: Henry Sims

Mother: Hardie Haney

Spouse(s): Avis Tate

Children(s): Donnie Sims

The story of Homer Edward Sims began in 1919 in Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Homer Edward Sims resided in Gid, Izard, Arkansas, USA. In 1935, Homer Edward Sims resided in Lunenburg, Izard, Arkansas. Homer Edward Sims married Avis Vina Tate, and had children including Audie Sims, Debbi Sims, Donnie R Sims, Janet Sims, Remel W Sims. Homer Edward Sims passed away in 1995 in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Homer Edward Sims began in 1919 in Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Homer Edward Sims resided in Gid, Izard, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1935, Homer Edward Sims resided in Lunenburg, Izard, Arkansas.
  • Homer Edward Sims married Avis Vina Tate, and had children including Audie Sims, Debbi Sims, Donnie R Sims, Janet Sims, Remel W Sims.
  • Homer Edward Sims passed away in 1995 in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Sims
1889–1961
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Hardie Haney
1899–1979
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Avis Tate
1921–2009
Birth Location: Benton County, Arkansas, USA
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Children(s)

Donnie Sims
1944–1998
Birth Location: Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas, USA
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Homer Sims's Ancestors

Self
Homer Sims
1919–1995
Birth Place: Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Henry Newton Sims
1889–1961
Arkansas
Hardie (B) Haney
1899–1979
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Homer Sims's Descendants

1.
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Homer (Edward) Sims (11 Apr 1919–4 Dec 1995) m. Avis (Vina) Tate (6 Mar 1921–29 Sep 2009)
  1. 1. Donnie (R) Sims 1944–1998

Homer Sims's Timeline

6 Records

1919
11 Apr 1919
Birth of Homer Edward Sims in Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Homer Edward Sims resided here in Gid, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Gid, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Homer Edward Sims resided here in Lunenburg, Izard, Arkansas
Lunenburg, Izard, Arkansas
1938
1938
Age 19
Homer Edward Sims resided here in Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas
Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas
1940
1940-1945
Age 21
Homer Edward Sims resided here in Guion, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Guion, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1995
4 Dec 1995
Age 76
Death of Homer Edward Sims in East Wenatchee, Douglas, Washington, USA
East Wenatchee, Douglas, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1919
    Event Place: Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lunenburg, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: T627_144; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 33-16
    [5] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 430-22-0301; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gid, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: 73; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 1002.0; FHL microfilm: 2339808
    [8] Washington Death Index
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gid, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gid, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: 73; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 1002.0; FHL microfilm: 2339808

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lunenburg, Izard, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lunenburg, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: T627_144; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 33-16

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1945
    Event Place: Guion, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lunenburg, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: T627_144; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 33-16

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: East Wenatchee, WA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1995
    Event Place: East Wenatchee, Douglas, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 430-22-0301; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Washington Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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