SIMS
Rodney A. "Hoby" Sims, 49, of Columbus, loving husband and best friend, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Hoby was born to the late Roger and Helen (Snoddy) Sims in Columbus, OH on December 10, 1959. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Stewart) Sims; brothers, Randy (Debbie), Todd (Mendi) and David (Michaelene) Sims; sister-in-law, Elaine Pope; brother-in-law, Jimmy Stewart; nephews, Randy (Carrie), Joel, Dylan, Dalton; great niece, Kiera; best friends, Chris and Laura Billingham. Hoby is also survived by his wife's children, Tamela Spears and Timothy Spears and their children, Christopher, Wyatt, Cheyenne, Kayla, Timmy, Madison and Lilly. Hoby worked for Haslett Heating and Cooling for 22 years and will be missed by all his friends and co-workers. He was a member of the Linden Eagles and the Harley Owners Group (HOG). Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2009, 2:00PM-4:00PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH with the Funeral Service at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214 or the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, 300 West Tenth Avenue, Suite 519, Columbus, OH 43210.