Jacob Nicholas "Nicky" Sims

Jacob Nicholas "Nicky" Sims, 77, of Bardstown, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. He was born in New Haven to the late Jacob Nicholas Sims Sr. and Mary Agnes Sims. He was an avid fan of UK basketball, and he also enjoyed long car rides in the country, while drinking a mountain dew. He was a family man who loved being with his wife of 55 years, his children and grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob Nicholas Sims Sr. and Mary Agnes Sims; sister, Carole Oeswein; and brother, Jerry Sims. 

He is survived by his devoted wife, Libby Sims; daughter, Nichole Sims Hall; two sons, Jason Rodman (Catina) Sims, and Clayton Scott (Melissa) Sims; seven grandkids, Sage (Jetta), Jacob, Alorra, Hunter, Carli, Haiden, and Tyler; five sisters, Linda, Margaret, Phyllis, Patsy, and Jean; along with several nieces and nephews. 

His Memorial Mass will be held at 10 am Monday, October 16, 2023 at St. Thomas Catholic Church with inurnment to follow at St. Thomas Cemetery. Rev. Steven Reeves will officiate. 

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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