James W. "Jim" Simms, 85 died August 7, 2020 at Hope Creek Care Center in East Moline.Born March 25, 1935 in Hartford, he was the son of Lowry and Zelda (Johnson) Simms.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he owned and operated "Term City" for 17 years before retiring in 1998.
He married Virginia Kessinger on July 31, 1954 in Wood River. She preceded in death.
Surviving are his children, LuAnn Hunsaker of Wichita, TX, Martin (Kim) Simms of Port Byron, IL; grandchildren, Shannon (Lester) Givens, Jason Hunsaker, Brandon (Alicia) Simms, Kristin (Danny) Niemi; 12 great grandchildren; a great-great granddaughter; siblings, Robert (Linda) Simms of South Roxana, Carolyn Estes of Roxana, Terry (Brenda) Simms of South Roxana; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Simms in Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; siblings, Webb Simms, Donna (Jack) Austin; son-in-law, John Hunsaker; and brother-in-law, Jerry Estes.
Visitation will be from 12 pm until time of service at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, August 11 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.
Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto with military honors.
