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Anthony Steven Sims Jr.

July 24, 1977 ~ June 8, 2024 (age 46) 46 Years Old

Anthony Sims Jr. Obituary

Anthony Steven Sims, Jr. was born July 24, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois to Anthony Sims, Sr., and Drenetha Sims. 

Anthony believed in Jesus Christ at an early age and was a member of All nations COGIC in Joliet, II. with his mother before moving to Perris, California.

Anthony attended Pinacate Middle School and High School in Perris, CA. After High School, Anthony worked as a construction worker,  and later received his certificate as a welder by trade.

Anthony wasa entrepreneur and owner of several businesses, A&A Automative, Game Changers Movers, Owner and CEO of ‘’Anybody Can Get It, Even Me LLC”.

Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Stevens Sims, Sr. and grandparents, Pete and Artis Thompson, Rosie Hill, and aunt, Helen D. Sims.

Anthony loved his entire family and always wanted them to know how important they were to him by all the time, love, wisdom, and knowledge he shared with them. He always strived to be the best father and provider that he could for his children. He knew he could depend on God and his best friend, his mother who always believed in him.

Anthony leaves to cherish his life: children, Kiara Sims and Anthony Stevens III; his mother. Drenetha Sims; sister, Vanessa Anttoinnette Sims; numerous aunties, uncles and cousins, and favorite cousins who were like his sisters, Karey Lynn Shelby, Lori Shelby, and Robyn Shelby Miller.

 

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Services

Visitation
Friday
June 28, 2024

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Ltd.
112 Richards Street
Joliet, IL 60433

Funeral Service
Friday
June 28, 2024

11:00 AM
Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Ltd.
112 Richards Street
Joliet, IL 60433

Interment following funeral service
Friday
June 28, 2024

Elmhurst Cemetery
1212 E. Washington Street
Joliet, IL 60433

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