Bryan L. Sims

Bryan L. Sims, 46, of Monett, passed away April 7, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Sims was born Dec. 30, 1973, in Springfield, son of David and Susan Sims. He graduated from Monett High School with the class of 1992. He was in a band during high school and played football for Monett. He attended MSSU in Joplin in computer information systems. He was a longtime employee at Price Cutter in Purdy, Monett and Mt. Vernon.
Survivors include: his parents; partner, Sue Carlile; son, Ian, of the home; sisters, Kristin (Roger) Umfleet of Monett; and Tiffany (Tomas) Cavazos of Monett; brother, Tyler Sims, of Monett; Dolores Woodruff, paternal grandmother; and a host of extended family member. He was preceded in death by: his maternal grandparents, C.E. and Lugene Atwell; paternal grandfather, Frank Woodruff; and his dog, Julie.
Memorials may be given to his son, Ian. An account is set up at Community National Bank in Monett. Checks may be made out to Bryan Sims with Ian’s name in the memo.
Private services are being held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakinfuneralhome.com.