Joseph Lee "Joe" Sims, age 93, of Atmore, AL passed away on September 2, 2020 in Atmore, AL.  He was born on September 22, 1926 to the late August and Lille Sims in Wetumpka, AL.  He received Jesus Christ as his personal Savior while in prison.  He was paroled in 1972 and received his pardon by the State of Alabama in 1977.  He had a giving heart and his life was a living testimony of God's grace, leaving a Godly legacy. He was a member of Mennonite Christian Fellowship and memorized over three thousand bible verses. The children looked forward to getting candy from him every Sunday at church.  He was in the United States Army and was employed for over 45 years with Escambia Feed and Seed.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother and two sisters.

His is survived by many friends who considered him family.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Mennonite Christian Fellowship with Pastor Blaine Copenhaver and Bro. Carl Martin officiating.

Interment will follow at Freemanville Community Cemetery in Freemanville, AL.

Active pallbearers will be Curvin Hursh, Calvin Schrock, Marlin Metzler, Curtis Davison, Dr. Jon Yoder and Harold Weldy.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Weber and Marvin Bender, Sr.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:30 a.m. at Mennonite Christian Fellowship.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the We Care Program.

For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.