Karl Sims

“We are confined, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and be present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8On Saturday, October 18, 2003, Elder Karl Lamont Sims made his transition from life as we have experienced it to life eternal. Karl was born on June 30, 1958, to the union of the late James M. Sims, Sr. and Martha (Berry) Sims in Troy, Alabama. He began his elementary education in the Troy, Alabama School system. He graduated from Charles Henderson High School in 1976. Karl met Renee D. Wilson in Raleigh, North Carolina and they were married on December 19, 1998 in Durham, North Carolina. Renee was a loving companion as well as Karl’s friend.Karl was employed with Harris Teeter, in Durham, North Carolina where he worked as the manager. He had several hobbies; however, his most enjoyable past time was auto mechanics. Renee often referred to him as a “shade tree mechanic. Karl was a master carpenter; he single handedly built the pulpit and several other structures while pastoring at the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship.Karl was a member of the St. Paul AME Church of Troy, Alabama. He was saved and received the Holy Ghost in January of 1979. He was later called into the ministry in March of 1981 and received his license in September of 1981, at the Daleville Christian Fellowship of Daleville, Alabama. Karl was ordained in August of 1982, by Bishop Carl McComb. Elder Sims served as the Associate Minister of the Daleville Christian Fellowship. Elder Sims relocated to Durham, North Carolina where he founded the New Covenant Christian Fellowship. Elder Sims, obeying the voice of God, relocated to Pueblo, Colorado where he founded the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in 2000. Cornerstone Christian Fellowship was under the auspices of The Faith Mission House of Prayer full Gospel Church, where Apostle C. L. Walton is the Presiding Bishop. Upon relocating to Maryland, Elder Sims joined The Good Shepherd Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Elder Tony William Torain. While at Good Shepherd he was an active member, serving on the Ministerial Staff. Elder Sims blessed the congregation of Good Shepherd through the preached word of God.Elder Karl Lamont Sims leaves to cherish his memorable life: His wife, His friend and His “Sweetie” Renee, four sons, Daniel, Stephen, Robert and Antwaine; two daughters, Venetra and Lathena; three grandchildren, Breana, Jamal and Raquan; four brothers, Arthur, James Jr., James (Dusty) and Michael; two sisters, Carolyn and Deidra; three sisters-in-law, Darlene, Ann and Dorothy; one brother-in-law, Kevin; two uncles, Jafous Berry and Isaac Head; two aunts, Maggie Berry and Viola Head, and a host of other loving family members and friends. My time with God…ForeverNow my work on earth is done, My battle is fought and my victory is won;I’ll walk with the father and talk with the son,And hear him say servant well done!

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Karl Sims

June 30, 1958 - October 18, 2003