Michael L. Sims

Michael L. Sims, 71, of Frankfort, died at 4:38 a.m. on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Friday, April 21, 1950, in Chillicothe, the son of the late Clyde R. and Marjorie M. Rowland Sims. He married the former Cathryn Yoe on October 4, 1975.

He is survived by his wife, Cathryn, their three children, Sarah (Bill) Havens, Michael Jacob Sims and Nathan (Miranda) Sims all of Frankfort, five grandchildren; Hannah Havens, Sydnie (Brandon) Wheeler, Cami Sims, Caylee Sims, and Graham Sims, one great grandson, Abram Havens, one sister; Carol (John) Davis of Chillicothe, two brothers; Terry (Kay) Sims of Hillsboro and Patrick (Kendra) Sims of Chillicothe, three sisters-in-law; Vickie Earles, Trudy Woolet and Anita Yoe all of Frankfort, one brother-in-law; Scott (Elsie) Yoe of Chillicothe. Mike was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, John R. Yoe, Jr.

Mike was a graduate of Unioto High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. During the Vietnam War, Mike served in Air Force Intelligence. He retired from the Ross County Commissioners where he was an Electrician and Maintenance for Ross County. Mike attended Freedom Ministries in Frankfort.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 31, 2021, at 1 p.m. in the EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, Frankfort with Pastor Dan Bennett officiating. Following the service, Mike will be laid to rest in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort. Military Honors will be accorded by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard and the US Air Force. Friends can visit with Mike’s family at the funeral home on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.