Jamion Rashad Sims

Jamion Rashad Sims of Blytheville was born Feb. 26, 1995 in Blytheville to James R. Sims, Jr., and Sequita Fowler. Jamion attended school in Blytheville and was employed by Pierce Lawn Care Service. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of First Baptist Church Dell under the leadership of his grandfather Bishop James R. Sims, Sr.

Jamion enjoyed basketball; the Los Angeles Lakers was his favorite team, but most of all Jamion was a family oriented young man, spending time with his daughters especially important to him.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Addie and Earnest Fowler. Jamion passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Great River Medical Center at the age of 26.

Jamion leaves to forever cherish his memories two daughters, Ja’Kaylah Baker of Luxora and McKenzie Sims of Blytheville; his parents, James (Jeana Marie “Kay”) Sims, Jr. and Sequita (Richard) Carpenter, all of Blytheville; one brother, Marquail Webb of Blytheville; two sisters, Jada Sims and Tyneshia Williams, also of Blytheville; his loving companion Shawnequa Smith of Blytheville; his grandparents, Bishop James R. and Dr. Julia Sims of Blytheville and Cornelious Lee and JoAnn Fowler, also of Blytheville; and a host of aunts, uncles nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday April 17, at 1 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 600 East McHaney Street, Blytheville, where Reverend Odale Jones is the pastor.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. at the church. Reverend Frederick Clay, Sr. will deliver the eulogy with burial to follow at Gethsemane Gardens Cemetery.

We are requesting that the practice of social distancing and wearing face masks are observed during the visitation and funeral service.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mhfuneralhomeinc. or visit us on Facebook@ McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.

McDonald-Horne Funeral Home is in charge of all services and arrangements.