Marion Sims, Jr., 78, husband of Phyllis Hardwick Sims, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Centerpoint Health-Paris.

A Nicholas County native born November 6, 1947 to the late Marion, Sr. & Dorothy Hazel Ham Sims, he was a 1965 graduate of Nicholas County High School, a former member of the Kentucky Army National Guard, and a member of Carlisle United Methodist Church. Marion worked for many years at Bluegrass Industries and the Carlisle Post Office, as well as at his parents' store, Sims Jewelry. He genuinely loved sports of all kinds, having played football, baseball and basketball in his youth, and later coaching baseball from Minor League on up through Little League and Babe Ruth. He also enjoyed attending horse races, playing golf, hunting, and fishing with the kids. Marion was dedicated to Nicholas County athletics, especially baseball, and loved supporting the kids.

Additional survivors include a son, Dexter (Sarah) Sims; a daughter-in-law, Jenny Sims; and 5 grandchildren: Payton, Brock, Cole, Easton & Jackston Sims.

Also preceding him in death was a son, Marion Travis Sims.

Services will be 12:00 Noon Tuesday, September 29th at Carlisle Christian Church by Rev. Steve Smith with burial to follow on the family lot in Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Monday at the church.