Funeral for COL (Retired) Robert E. "Bob" Sims, 85, Lawton will be at 12:30 PM Monday, March 16, 2015 at the Elgin First United Methodist Church with Rev. Coy J. Remer, pastor and Brother Gary Neighbors officiating. He passed away Thursday, March 12th at his home surrounded by his loving family. Burial will be at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home, Lawton. The family will greet friends from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the funeral home. Robert E. (Bob) Sims, Born January 11.1930 in Lawton to James Calvin "Cal" and Edna Sims. Bob attended Lincoln Elementary School in Lawton and graduated from Lawton High School in 1948. He married Betty Jane Landers November 6, 1953, who passed away February 26, 1985. Bob later married Virginia Black September 15, 1986. He was a member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard and Active Army for 35 years and retired as Colonel. He served in the Korean conflict. He completed 32 years in The Federal Civil Service and retired on December 31, 1986. He worked in The Directorate of Logistics at Fort Sill, OK. Bob joined the Elgin First United Methodist Church after marrying Virginia in 1986. He served as Church Council Chairman, on the Board of Trustees, and operated the sound system for the church for many years. Bob was a member of the Lawton Recreation Committee for over 15 years; served 12 years on the Lawton School Board beginning in the 70's; Little League baseball coach in east Lawton during the 60's and 70's; and President of the Booster Club. He became an Amateur Radio operator in 1954 and was awarded the amateur Radio call sign W5KCB. He was an active member and officer of the Lawton/Fort Sill Amateur Radio club for several years and instrumental in obtaining the mobile van and equipment that supported emergency operations for Comanche County and surrounding areas. They supported annual bicycle events throughout the Wichita Mountain area such as "Spirit of Survival", and "Tour de' Meers". He actively participated as an Amateur Radio Operator following the Oklahoma City Murrah Building bombing. As Comanche County Emergency Coordinator for approximately 20 years , he coordinated Amateur Radio activities in Comanche County and was Director of Amateur Radio Emergency Service, ARES. Bob was survived by his wife Virginia of the home, and children: Mark Sims and wife Debbie of Lawton, Patti Neighbors and husband Gary of Elgin, Debra Hastings and husband Ron of Elgin, Denise Taylor and husband Rick of Mountain Park. Special nephews: Ralph, Les, Glenn, and James Sims. Grandchildren: Jill Johnson and husband Shawn, Lance Sims, Kadie Sims and fiancé Josh, Nathan Neighbors and fiancé Jessica, Zachary Neighbors and fiancé Kealey, Shane Neighbors and wife Samantha, David Hastings and wife Crystal, Connie Hastings, Kami Hodges and husband Josh. Great Grandchildren: Seth and Jake Johnson, Bexley Smith, Nashlyn Melvin, Lincoln and Nora Neighbors, Kash Neighbors, Jordan Hastings, and Braylen, Kylen and Makallen Hodges. He was preceded in death by: parents Cal and Edna Sims; daughter Nancy Jane Lewellen; and first wife, Betty Jane Sims. The family sends a special THANKS to Faith Hospice!! The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice; 1925 W. Gore Blvd., #B; Lawton, OK 73501 or to Elgin First United Methodist Church; 619 G Street; Elgin, OK 73538.