Grover Sims Jr., 93, of Kokomo, passed away at 9:32 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2012 at his son, Jay's home. He was born November 10, 1919 in Winona Lake, Indiana to the late Grover and Clara (Wells) Sims Sr. After graduating high school, he joined the United States Coast Guard. He was honorably discharged in 1945 after serving for two years in Hawaii. He then took employment in South Bend, Indiana at the Studebaker car plant. Later Grover became an independent insurance agent, selling crop and hail insurance. He retired over thirty years ago, and spent most of his retirement in North Fort Myers, Florida. He was a "Life Member" of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 1279. Grover and Inez enjoyed traveling together. His hobby was in used car sales, and he enjoyed biking. The last few years, Grover also relished playing a good game of hearts, and watching old western movies with his family. His first marriage was to Marie Sims, and she preceded him in death in 1966. He married Inez J. Myer August 12, 1968 in Denver, Colorado and she preceded him in death January 2005. Surviving are two sons, Jay Sims (wife: Carla) and Jan Sims both of Kokomo, one brother, Richard "Dick" Sims (wife: Ann) of Logansport and one sister, Ginevra Williams (Ray Ortiz) of North Port, Florida. Also surviving are five grandchildren Aaron Sims (wife: Alicia) of Monticello, Indiana/Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Brett Sims (wife: Alicia) of Kokomo, Indiana, Rebecca Sims of Kokomo, Owen Sims of Kokomo and Jessica Dispennett (husband: Scott) of Lafayette, Indiana. Grover had 7 great-grandchildren: Preston, Samara, and Maryn Sims, and Kylee, Alec, Emme, and Ty Dispennett. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Toni Sims and three sisters, Claudia Sims, Jean Silveus, and Billie Emslie. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, December 21 at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon, Indiana. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Guardian Angel Hospice of Kokomo. Share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.