Burdest Marshall Mimms

Burdest's Obituary Mr. Burdest "Bill" Mimms passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at his residence in Bells, TN. He was born on November 18, 1923 to the late Billy Martin Mimms and wife, Oneita Nellie Bell Mimms and is also preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Virginia "Ginnie" Moxley Mimms. Bill was a World War II Combat Veteran serving as a signalman on Battleship USS Washington and Battleship USS New Jersey. Bill is survived by two sons, Gregory Marshall Mimms of Bells, TN and Alan Brian Mimms (Theresa) of Washington; one daughter, Janet Andrews (Mark) of Bells, TN; one brother, James Lee Mimms of Washington; three sisters, Beryl Long of Florida, Bobbie Jean Singer of Florida and Judy Lange of North Carolina; and he is also survived by seven Grand-children. Graveside Services for Mr. Burdest "Bill" Mimms will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Cypress United Methodist Church Cemetery with Bells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Bro. Gene Burkeen will officiate with Military Honors and burial to follow. The family will receive friends at Cypress United Methodist Church on Friday, November 6, 2015 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org Read More Read Less