Robert M. "Bobby" Sims was born Nov 29, 1944 to Manuela Socorro Manriquez Sims in Tucson, AZ. He was a graduate of Hayden High School. He went to several trade schools and worked as a mechanic for the Hayden Mines. He took a 2-year break to serve his country as a Combat Medic in the Army during the Vietnam war. He returned home to settle down & became a father.

Bobby was preceded in death by his recently deceased son Clint (Karla), mother Manuela, sister Susan.  He is survived by his wife Judy Sims, Daughter Cathy, Sons Bob, Edward (Lisa) son Darrel, Daughters Michele ( Danny) , Roberta ( Brett) & Kristy Sims . He has 25 grandchildren & 18 great-grand children. He is also survived by his 3 brothers Emmett, Richard & Tommy and 1 sister Yvonne.

Bobby was a living legend with an infectious smile and loved by all.