Paul Sims

James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel 4278 Lafayette Street Marianna, Fl 32446 850.482.2332 850.526.4143 FAX www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com Lt. Col. (retired) Paul Sims passed away at home on December 24, 2010 in Destin, Florida. Born on November 25, 1919 in Marianna, FL, Paul lived in many places during his life, but still considered Marianna his home. Most of his travels were a result of his 22 years of military service. He served proudly as a B-25 pilot early in his career and participated in the China Burma India Theater , the Berlin Airlift, as well as flying for the United Nations. He was the base commander of Miho Air Base in Japan after WWII ended. Paul received many commendations during his distinguished military career before retiring n 1964. After retirement, he used his keen sense of business savvy and strong convictions in many different business ventures. He was a visionary and was instrumental in the development of Indian Bayou Golf Course in Destin and was one of the early supporters of a bridge between Niceville and Destin. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, James Filmore and Eva Wilson Sims; brothers John Sims, James Sims, June Sims; sister Eva Edenfield; and son John Sims. He is survived by his children Susie (Jimmy) Finlayson and Randy (Sandy) Sims; daughter-in-law Nancy Sims and many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Nell Melzer and Agnes Pittman and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Marianna, Wednesday, December 29, 2010. A time of visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m., one hour prior to service time at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. Expressions of sympathy may be made online at jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com