Danny Sims
Danny was born December 3, 1956 in Ponca City to George and Elsie Sims. He grew up in the Osage and attended McCord, East Jr. High and Ponca City Senior High, graduating in 1975. He then attended Oklahoma University until he joined the United States Army, serving for five years.
On Aug. 31, 1977 he married Lucretia Morris in Colorado Springs, Colo. They had six kids and 13 grandkids.
He loved fishing, sports, and playing video games. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals and was a huge OU Sooners Fan. He also loved music.
He worked for the Ponca City Water Department for 36 1/2 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elsie; one brother, Ricky James Sims; and one sister, Diana Burdick.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lucretia, of Ponca City; six kids, Steven and Billey Sims, of Ponca City; George and Savannah, of Medford, Okla.; David and Amber, of Ponca City; Cameron and Kreistyn, of Ponca City; Christina and boyfriend Michael, of Ponca City; and Patricia and boyfriend Jordan, of Ponca City; 13 grandkids, Elizabeth, Stephanie, Christopher, Cameron, Destiny, Payton, Natalie, Aiden, Spencer, Sheridyn, Vincent, Junalee and Lilah and many nieces and nephews, as well as one brother Bennie Sims.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 beginning at 2 p.m. under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel, Longwood Cemetery in Ponca City. Because he loved OU, family and friends are welcome to wear crimson-and-cream-themed clothing.
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