Donald Eugene Sims, age 86 of Maryville, IL, born August 25, 1934 in Springfield, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

Donald retired from Sasco Springfield Auto Supply Company.  He was a Navy veteran, avid fisherman and hunter.  He was a wonderful caregiver to his wife, Joanne, when she was ill.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne (nee Janssen) Sims; a son, Gene Sims; grandson, Matthew Miller; parents; one sister, and two brothers.

He is survived by his three daughters, Vicky (James) Andrews of Springfield, IL, Terry (Jay) Lovelace of Cape Coral, FL, and Dona Miller of Godfrey, IL; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Donald was cremated and no services will be held at this time.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at barrywilsonfuneralhome.com