Service held for Don Sims, Sr.

Donald Ray Sims Sr., 81, of Allen, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025. He was born on June 9, 1944, in Prague, Oklahoma, to Berlin Ray Sims and Margaret (Poole) Foster.

Don graduated from Holdenville High School. He was an entrepreneur and owner of Don’s “Lazy S” Beef Jerky.

Don proudly served in the United States Navy and was stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas. A man of strong character and quiet strength, Don built a life anchored in family, service, love and the Lord.

On August 3, 1976, Don married Flossie, and together they created a blended family of eight, (6 children) each one held close to his heart: Don Ray Sims Jr., Melinda (William) Haney, Jennifer (LaWayne) Frederick, Richard (Lori) Geyer, and Kelly Bohannon.

He was a proud grandfather to: Martin (Ashley) Haney, Jenny (Sammy) Young, Jerry (Amanda) Frederick, Austin Sims, Lacey Mowdy, Hunter Sims, Tanner Sims, AJ Bohannon, Felicia Bohannon, Matthew Geyer, and Savannah Geyer. He was also blessed with nine greatgrandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a loving extended family, including one bonus child, Chris Bohannon, two bonus granddaughters, and one bonus greatgranddaughter.

Don was preceded in death by two beloved sons, Darrel Edward Sims, Theodore (Ted) Wayne Sims, and his grandson, Clayton Charles Hackney.

His funeral was 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 22nd, at the Allen High School Auditorium with Brother Ed Rutherford officiating. Interment followed at Atwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Hunter Sims, Heath Frederick, Martin Haney, Austin Sims, Tanner Sims and Jerry Frederick. Honorary pallbearers were Treyson Mowdy, Tresley Mowdy, Kailey Trump, Gracie Trump, Kammi Hackney, Matthew Geyer, and Savannah Geyer Services are under the direction of Hudson Phillips Funeral Home, Holdenville, Oklahoma.