Alan Sims, 66, of Portsmouth, Virginia, passed on July 25, 2023. Alan was born on January 12, 1957. In Springfield, Ohio to Harold Sims and Linda Sims-Walker at home.

In his younger years Alan was a outstanding athlete, playing every sport from basketball, football and track and field. Despite having asthma he excelled at everything. He was big on family and the biggest jokesters you would ever meet. He loved he’s kids and nieces and nephews coining them little uglies.

Alan is survived by his stepfather Lawrence Walker, three children Olanda (Michael) Buck, Cherelle (Horse) Camron and Alan Sims Jr. Eight grandchildren Zion, Zavier, Zyaire, Alan III, Zamire, Ariana, Zaydace and Zakari. Three sisters Leatha (Craig)White, Margo (Michael Brim)Sims and Christi Whitmore, and his eight nieces and nephews; Craig White Jr, Chanelle Atkins, Jasmine Stover, Candace Romain, David White, Brittany Wallace, Cierra Whitmore and Leslie Brim. And a host of cousins and friends.

Alan will be preceded in death but his parents Harold Sims and Linda Sims-Walker, cousin James “Jimboy” Williams and best friend Butch Owens.

Alan will truly be missed but we know he’s in a better place watching over us all. As one of his last and final request to be cremated, and his ashes be divided into three for each of his children. He also asked that we not mourn him but celebrate him with a party for a life well lived.