Mr. Willie Lee Sims, 64, passed away at Claridge House in Kenosha and was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 19, 2010.

He was born in Shelby, MS on November 1, 1945, the son of Grant and Belva (nee: Bell) Sims. In 1966, he married Carrie Ellis. She preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Belva Sims of Racine; son, Willie Lee Sims, Jr., daughter, Carrie Mae Sims both of Indiana; 3 grandsons, 1 granddaughter; two step sons, Anthony and Earnest Ellis; 2 sisters, Earlene Sims and Minnie (Tommy) Jackson of Racine; his niece and guardian, Barbara Sims; as well as a host of other nieces, nephews and family members. He was also preceded in death by his father, Grant Sims; brother, J.C. Sims and sisters, Cora and Beolar Sims.

His Homegoing will be celebrated on May 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. There will be a visitation from 10-11 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

A special thank you to the staff at Claridge House for the loving care extended to Willie in the past five years. May God bless you.