Richard Mims Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Mims Sr. of Lugoff, South Carolina, who passed away on December 3, 2021 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Franklin Olin Mims and Lucille Rast Mims of Eutawville, SC.; and his wife Katherine Alexander Mims. He is survived by: his children, Dr. Richard C. Mims Jr. (Ellen) of Macon, GA, Franklin A. Mims (Ylaya) of West Columbia, SC, Mary Katherine Mims Hall of Lugoff, SC and David Neill Mims (Margit) of Malaysia; his grandchildren, Scott (Renee), Bert (Melessa), Alex (Cassidy), Grace, Emmalee, Tim, Reiner, Iain, Skye (Eric), Ana, Colleen and Gabriela; and his great grandchildren, Zoie, Abbie, Zackary, Calvin, Marleigh, Stella and Seylore.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the mission work of his son, Neill, at https://beyond.kindful.com ; to Hillcrest Middle School Library, 4355 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, SC 29040; or the American Camellia Society, the Atlantic Coast Camellia Society, or any local Camellia Society of your choice.
