In humble submission to the will of God, we announce the earthly transition of Vernon P. Sims on November 9, 2024. Graveside services for Mr. Sims will be held Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM in The Jacksonville National Cemetery (4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32218) with military honors. In the time of personal loss, the beloved family has elected to locally entrust the Ministry of Comfort & Care, along with transitional after-care arrangements to Holmes-Glover-Solomon Funeral Directors, Inc.