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Official Obituary of

Devarell "DJ" James Sims

July 12, 1950 ~ June 3, 2024 (age 73) 73 Years Old
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Devarell "DJ" Sims Obituary

Sunrise: July 12, 1950

Sunset: June 03, 2024

Devarell "DJ" James Sims beloved father, pap pap, brother and friend passed away June 03, 2024, after suffering from a stroke. DJ was born the son of Delores and Russell Sims in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from South Hills High School where he was an avid basketball player. DJ spent the majority of his life in Pittsburgh with the exception of his proud military service in the Vietnam War as an Airmen in the United States Navy. After the war, he was employed at Kerotest a manufacturing company until he retired. After retirement, he was a long time Jitney driver and a skilled mechanic. He leaves his cherished memories to his children: Aminah, Devarell Jr. "JR", Kameelah. Grandchildren: Kyree, Alex, Kendrell, Shanasia, Kaleb, Elijah. Siblings: Manford (Buddy), Darlene, Denice, Dwayne (Wayne), and a host of other relatives and friends.

Interment June 28, 2024

National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

1158 Morgan Road Bridgeville, PA

at Exactly 2:30PM

 

 

 

 

 

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Services

Committal
Friday
June 28, 2024

2:30 PM
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
1158 Morgan Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017

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