Wilbert L. Simms

Wilbert Leroy Simms, the oldest child of Mary and Reginald Haysbert, was born June 13, 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland. His father Reginald raised Wilbert since the age of two. Wilbert, affectionately called "Will" by his family and friends, graduated from Carver Vocational High School in Baltimore where he loved to play football. Immediately after graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and served three years. Wilbert was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church located in the Pimlico area of Baltimore city. As a youth, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Will was very active in the church along with his parents and siblings, Comalita and Reggie Jr. They were involved in the Boy and Girl Scout troops and sang on the children's choir. His good deeds included helping in the setting up of the Altar, other tasks and being supportive while his father served on the financial board of the church. His mother was active as a troop leader as well. As of late when at his parents' home during the weekend, Wilbert attended Longview Bible Church in Owings Mills, Maryland. Friendly, social, and outgoing; Will loved being around people who enjoyed life. When he had long conversations with his mother, he often commented and made statements like "This world is crazy Mom, I like to have my fun, but I'm glad that my family has prayers going out for me because you would not believe some of the situations I get myself into. All those times I felt the presence of God and I know that is what saved me." He liked to discuss the book of Proverbs, the Wisdom of Solomon and the men of Hezekiah. Talking about Proverbs 1:8, Will would say that his life would be so much better if he followed the advice of Dad who had numerous talks with him and tried to give him instructions on life. Will loved his family and especially spending time with his nephews who brightened every time their uncle was around. Will enjoyed and was proud when he completed landscaping work, trimming and planting trees, and staining decks at his sister and parents' homes. He never said no when his brother called and asked him to do work needed at RHA Properties, his brother's business. On September 24, 2016, Will became suddenly ill, and the Lord called him home on September 29, 2016. Will leaves to cherish his memory his loving parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of other family members and friends.

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Wilbert L. Simms

June 13, 1968 - September 29, 2016