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McKenzie's Funeral Home, Inc. | Tuskegee, AL

Lawrence Sims

Passed 11/20/2021

Obituary For Lawrence Sims

SIMS, Mr. Lawrence "Wink", a resident of Tuskegee Institute, AL, passed November 20, 2021 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Greater St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Tuskegee, AL, Dr. C. P. Noble, Pastor. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Tuskegee Institute, AL , McKenzie's Funeral Home Staff, directing. Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the funeral home.

NOTICE: Please be mindful that the State of Alabama and the CDC have advised that we limit gatherings and that individuals who are ill and or are at-risk (e.g., elderly, immune-compromised) should be encouraged to stay home. Social Distancing Practices will be observed during the visitation and service.


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Rest well my former neighbor. You fought a good fight.

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Rest well Wink. Until we meet again in that great getting up morning.

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I pray God's strength for your family during this very difficult time. Mr. Sims is a giant of a man and we are blessed to have known him and benefit from his influence.

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Our thoughts and prayers to Doris and the Sims family. Dexter and Donna Gratts

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You did your best to make our world a better place. Dexter and Donna Crafts and family

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To Nrs. Doris and family. Mr. Wink will be missed dearly. He was such a kind, sweet, quiet, and loving man. He never met a stranger. Always welcoming and ready to feed everyone all the time. He had a heart of gold and stronger than most men. Rest in peace Wink. Felicia Anderson and family.

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MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO THE SIMS FAMILY. MARY BOWENS

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Sending condolences and sympathy to Doris Sims and family My prayers are with you. Lonnie Bell

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In memory of our brother, Jeanette Sims-Coleman Rowena Sims

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Larry had a passionate devotion to civil rights awareness. I remember my brother was an intellectual historian who was a kind & loving family man!

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Sending prayers and condolences to Doris and family. May your memories sustain and keep you is my prayer.

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To Doris and the Sims family,deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.It has been a blessing to me to have known a nice person like Wink and a very good friend. Al kindell & family

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To the Sims Family, please accept our(Diane,Harold and Maris, sincere condolences. We shall always remember "Wink" as a kind and humorous man.

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Wink, my friend and colleague (MCRC, Chief Inspector) We shared many experiences. May you rest in peace. GOD BLESS. Harold C White

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Wink, You are my guy. My brother,my mentor,and my counselor. From California Federal Bank 1968 til Nov 2021 you were there when I needed you. Thank you so much Doris for allowing our friendship. George Ricks Rancho Cucamonga,Ca.91730.

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To Mrs. Sims and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you prepare to celebrate the life of Brother SimsS.

I met him later in life at State DHR but felt that I had known him all of our lives. May you retain fond memories of his life. God bless and keep you is my prayer. Charles H. Johnson Selma, Alabama.

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To Regina Sims and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Andrea Vaughn

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To Regina Alston-Sims and family, my family sends our sincere and heartfelt sympathy at this very sorrowful time. May you find strength in knowing he's with our Heavenly Father.

With love, Matt, Tina, Torri, and Matthew

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My heartfelt condolences to Doris and the entire family. I will hold on to the pleasant memories I have of Wink as we grew up and beyond. Rest in Peace my brother.

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Doris and family, kindly accept our condolences, Kelly Jones Armstead, Kirk Brace Jones and June Jones

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To the family of Mr. Sims, my family and I send our condolences during your time of sorry. We are praying that you all find joy and peace when you reflect on the life that he lived.

With Love, Lisa Page & Family (FDHS Class of '85)

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My prayers and thoughts are with the Sims family as we remember the many smiles and treasured memories of Wink, his family and Dr. Gomillion. Continue to be strong Doris. Catherine Glaze Stakely

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To the Family of Mr. Lawrence "Wink" Sims,a Family that treats me like Family. My mother Ella Strum and Joshua Jones Family send our Deepest prayers and condolences. I remember a many a day that Mr. Sims would offer me life advice as I sat in his dean wanting on his son Malcolm to get off work. I will always remember the kindness that Mr. and Mrs. Sims showed me.

Regards, Joshua Jones and Family

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To the Family of Mr. Sims "Wink", it is our prayer that you find peace and joy in the life that he has lived. Michael and I would like to say to Mrs. Doris "Thankyou" for allowing us to be your friend. Wink and Mrs. Doris have exemplified the undeniable example of true love. May the blessings of the Lord be with your family always. John 14:1-3 has provided us much comfort and we hope it does the same for you. Blessings, Michael "Big Mike" & Shona Johnson

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

McKenzie's Funeral Home, Inc. | Tuskegee, AL

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