JEFFERY MIM Sr.

Jeffrey Lane Mims Sr. 55, of Vandalia, Mo., died Dec. 9, 2016 in Mexico. He was born July 15, 1961 in Quincy, Ill., the son of John Henry and Helena Virginia (Pearl) Mims. He married Pamela Yvette Gantt in Jones, Okla., Aug. 6, 1983. He grew up in the Quincy area and was a 1979 Quincy High School graduate. Jeff worked in construction for several years and became an associate minister at the Garden Addition Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. He was installed as the minister of Second Missionary Baptist Church in Vandalia in March of 2004. Jeff also worked at Green Supply in Vandalia along with his pastoral work. He was the current president of the Vandalia Ministerial Alliance, co-founding member of the singing group, "The Chosen Few" in Oklahoma City. Pastor Jeff owned and operated the Music Maker's Plus Music Store in Vandalia. He also started over eight singing groups over the years. Pastor Jeff enjoyed music, playing guitar, being outside and visiting with relatives and friends. Survivors include his father, John and wife, Vicki Mims of Quincy; wife, Pam of Vandalia; sons: Jeffrey L. Mims Jr. and wife, Sofanit Hailu-Mims , Oklahoma City; Anthony J. and wife, Yancee Davis, Nauvoo, Ill.; daughters: Shannon Y. and husband, Wayne Sutton of Oklahoma City; Halley S. and husband, Geriod Davis,Vandalia; brother, John E. Mims, Quincy; sisters: Sherlene and husband, Errol Simpson, Las Vegas; Indea Shepherd, Quincy; ten grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by: his mother and sister, Helane J. Adams. Services were held Dec. 17, 2016 at the First Christian Church in Vandalia with Pastor John H. Mims, officiating.Interment was in the Vandalia Cemetery. Waters Funeral Chapel in Vandalia was in charge of arrangements.