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Lt. Col. Timothy D. Sims, (Ret.) USAF

  • February 8, 2012
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
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“My email address is barry0404@yahoo.com ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Barry LeBlanc - Richfield MN, MN

“Family, You do not know me, and I am guessing that you never heard of me. Tim and I met on one night. We shared a life time in one short time. I know...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Barry LeBlanc - Albuquerque, MN

“I remember Tim from many years ago when he was at the Air Force Academy and he would spend many of his weekends at my mom and dad's house just...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Susan Willsie (Johnson) - NM

“Not only was Tim a good Fighter Pilot, he was an excellent friend. He would not shy away from you if you needed help, and you could always count on...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Rick Radtke - Montgomery, TX

“I was blessed to have Tim as a brother. I was always so proud of him for his service to our country. He loved flying and racing.....anything to pump...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Holly Sims Baker - Aurora, CO

“Thanks for your service to our country. “Day is Done” are the first words of "Taps" Know you have ended your days with a job “well done” ...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Donald Yeaman - Rio Rancho, NM

“On behalf of the French Family of Companies, we express our deepest condolences. ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Faith Miner - Albuquerque, NM


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SIMS - Lt. Col. Timothy D. Sims (Ret) USAF, age 58, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Albuquerque. Tim is survived by his sons, Brandon Sims and his wife, Nelleka, Ryan Sims, and Logan Sims; and their mother, Sharron Sims; brother, Ron Sims; and sister, Holly Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Dorothy Sims. Tim was born November 5, 1953 in Wiesbaden, Germany. He served as a fighter pilot for the United States Air Force and the New Mexico Air National Guard, and was a member of the 150th Fighter Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel. He also worked for Southwest Airlines as a pilot. Tim's favorite sport was off-road racing. Services will take place in Llano, Texas.