Robert “Bob” Garland Sims, 78, passed away peacefully on July 17 surrounded by family at his home in Harper. He was born to Robert Walker and Pauline Sims on January 7, 1946, in Alpine. He married Patricia Airheart on June 6, 1970, at Dixon, Wyoming, and shared 54 lifefilled years together.

Bob dedicated 42 years to his local and national communities through the USDA Wildlife Services program. “If you enjoy what you do, you never work a day in your life,” he often said, “and I never worked a day.”

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Patty; son, Robert E. and Jackie of Comfort; son, Jody and wife Molly of Harper; daughter, Crystal [Ceynowa] and husband Scott of Harper; three grandchildren, Eleanor, Robert T., and Megan, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary McFadin.

He will be laid to rest in Harper. A celebration of life will be hosted at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Wright’s Funeral Parlor, Kerrville.