Eugene Sims, 61, of Bridge City, Texas passed away on January 21, 2023, in Bridge City.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Teri Ruth Clouse (Wiggins). Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas.
Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Pineville, Louisiana, on November 20, 1961, he was the son of Vernon and Mary (Wiggins) Sims. Known to many as Uncle Blue Gene, Eugene was employed as a delivery driver for Fed-Ex Transport Company for several years. Before working for Fed-Ex, Eugene worked many years as a long-haul truck driver. When he was not working, he loved to travel to new places. Eugene also loved his classic cars and was a proud member of Gulf Coast Camaros. People could hear his car coming from a mile away, even more so when he was blaring his favorite rock music. Family meant everything to Eugene, especially his adored grandkids who referred to him as “Paw Paw”. He was a great man, and his memory will go on to be cherished by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Wiggins; grandparents, Robert and Ruth Wiggins; uncles, Robert Wiggins and Jerry Wiggins; and aunt, Sharon Belcher.
He is survived by his daughters, Kayla Turner and husband, Preston of Bridge City, Kandis Hodgkinson and husband, Clint of Orange, Texas, Kelly Lavergne and husband Phillip of Bridge City; grandchildren, Bailey, Madison, Kyndall Turner, Hailey Powell, Haley and Tyler Hodgkinson, Rafe Vice, and Ethan and Parker Lavergne; siblings, Diane Smith and husband, Rusty, Charlotte Brice and husband, Russell, Melissa Rector and husband, Marty, Angela Dewberry and husband, Forrest, Stephanie Sims, and Sammy Tarply; his dear aunt, Katherine Dunmon of Orange; and his many nieces, nephews, and cousins that he loved dearly.
Serving as pallbearers will be Cody Quigley, Eddie Hebert, Robert Lee McQueen, Michael Dunmon, Bryan Dunmon, Keaton Dewberry, and Gary Wiggins. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Wiggins, Jr. and Glenn Wiggins.
To honor Eugene’s love for classic cars, the family requests that classic cars or Camaros be driven to his services if available.
Condolences
Anonymous
January 28, 2023
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Corey Craft
January 28, 2023
I worked with Eugene at FedEx and we stayed connected after he left. He will be missed very much. Rest in peace I love you buddy
Anonymous
January 27, 2023
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January 27, 2023
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Anonymous
January 27, 2023
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Eugene Sims.
Christina Woods
January 26, 2023
Christina Woods lit a candle in memory of Eugene Sims
Anonymous
January 26, 2023
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Bridge City Animal Hospital
January 26, 2023
Bridge City Animal Hospital purchased the Strength & Solace Spray for the family of Eugene Sims.
Helen Sheppard
January 26, 2023
Helen Sheppard lit a candle in memory of Eugene Sims
Amber Dunmon
January 26, 2023
Amber Dunmon lit a candle in memory of Eugene Sims
Anonymous
January 25, 2023
Ocean Breeze Spray was purchased for the family of Eugene Sims.
Anonymous
January 25, 2023
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Anonymous
January 25, 2023
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Eugene Sims.
Katherine Dunmon
January 25, 2023
Katherine Dunmon lit a candle in memory of Eugene Sims
Michelle Prajzner
January 25, 2023
RIP Uncle Blue Jean :pray::blue_heart:
Melissa Kirksey
January 25, 2023
So sorry to hear of Eugene's passing he was so sweet met him working at the pilot truck stop in 95. May God be with each of yall throughout this difficult time
Tracey Miles
January 25, 2023
Tracey Miles lit a candle in memory of Eugene Sims
Angela Dewberry
January 25, 2023
I honestly don't know how to begin or where to begin to describe the love that I had for my big brother. With me being in foster care at a young age I don't have those young childhood memories of him. My first real memory of him is when I turned 16 at my sister Charlotte's house. However from that moment on my brother has hung the moon as far as I was concerned. Everytime I got to see him after that I wanted to hang on every word he said, I wanted to constantly be hugging him and telling him that I loved him. There's some in our family who would say that Eugene was my favorite and in lot of ways they were right. That's saying a lot because we have a very big family. Every since I've lived in Arkansas when I knew I would be traveling to Louisiana he was one of the first phone calls that I would make, to tell him I was coming down and he needed to make sure he was there to see me and he would. I couldn't wait to get to see him everytime I knew I was going to get that chance. Sometimes I think that I clung to him so much because I was making up for lost time maybe that's true but honesty I just loved him. I can't imagine going to Louisiana now without getting to see my brother. He always made sure to call me on birthdays and holidays and my kids birthdays. I'll never get to hear his voice again say "What's up little Sissy" his passing is going to leave a very big hole in our family. He was just a good person, with good heart who loved his family & friends so much. I will love you forever!!
Katherine Dunmon
January 25, 2023
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Robert Wiggins
January 25, 2023
My cousin and I planned to change the world. We had mountains to climb and treasures to find when we we’re young growing up. I realize now that the greatest gift was having this incredible person in my life. Words cannot and probably never will describe the aching impact on my heart that I now carry of his passing. We we’re two kids growing up side by side yet we had only one shadow when we we’re together. That’s because we we’re so very close. There is a vacant room in my heart now and it shall remain empty till I close my eyes and whisper good by to this earth. I LOVE YOU CUZ ( BONES ) :pray::skin-tone-2::pray::skin-tone-2::disappointed::disappointed::cry::cry: