Guy Mannering Sims, II passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at Pruitt Health-Holly Hills Rehabilitation Center, in Valdosta, Ga.
Guy was born on Oct. 22, 1950 to Carl A. Sims Sr. and Elizabeth (Beth) Hunter Sims, in Madison. He was a life-long resident of Madison, graduating from Madison High School and North Florida Junior College. He went on to study Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University in Clemson, S.C. He returned to Madison to go into farming with his father, Carl Sr. and later with his brother, Carl Jr. Family came first for Guy. He always looked forward to the weekly family group Skype call. He loved all animals, from cows to cats. He was fascinated by anything mechanical and took great pleasure in automating his home and designing custom furniture for it. Guy also had a sense of playfulness, stringing Christmas lights when the car port was too dark.
He is survived by his siblings: Agnes S. Hite, Durlie S. Barati, Carl A. Sims Jr., Hunter M. Sims and Howard R. Sims; his nephews: John Barati, Jeremy Sims and Spencer Sims, all of whom will greatly miss his big, gentle and kind heart.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Oak Ridge Cemetery, in Madison. There was no visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education, Inc., P.O. Box 181, Madison, Fla. 32341.
Beggs Funeral Home is assisting the family. You may leave condolences at www.beggsfuneral.com.