Jonathan Wade Sims, 54, of Hixson, passed away on April 3, 2020, in the presence of his wife following a protracted six-year battle with colorectal cancer.

Jon was born July 27, 1965, in Chattanooga, TN. He was the second born son of three children to James Robert and Jane Plonk Sims. He grew up on Signal Mountain, attended the McCallie School, and graduated from Red Bank High School.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy LeQuire Sims; his five children Brady Sims, twins: Madeline and Chance Sims, Ryan Sims and Summer (Jacob) Key; his father, Jimmy Sims (Nancy); his brother Jeff (Cheryl) Sims, and sister Jennifer (Alan) Dunn, stepson Alec Stapleton and granddaughter Maylee Stapleton

Jon was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Plonk Sims.

Prior to his cancer diagnosis, Jon worked at Northgate Parts for almost 20 years, first as an independent contractor and then as a full time employee. He was a skilled laborer who mastered trades ranging from plumbing to electrical to HVAC.

The family will hold a celebration of life to be announced in the future.