Byron Ralph Sims was born in Orange, New Jersey on October 9, 1966 to Ralph Sims and the late Edith H. Sims.  He passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

After graduating from Ewing Township High School in 1984, and prior to attending college, Byron enrolled in West Point Preparatory School receiving an Honorable Discharge.  He furthered his education at Florida A&M University earning a Bachelor's Degree, while serving four years in the ROTC program.  In 1998, he received a Master's Degree from Central Michigan University. While attending college, Byron volunteered in various organizations in addition to working some retail jobs.  He interned with the State of Florida Bureau of Economic Analysis, mainly assisting in organizing international research material on Spain and Italy.

Byron's military career started immediately after graduation from Florida A&M University with a commission to the United States Army.  As a First and Second Lieutenant, he was a Platoon Infantry officer.  Promoted to Captain, he changed to the Quartermaster Corp.  At Fort Jackson, he ran thirty ranges, coordinated training courses and oversaw the Salute Battery.  At Fort Lee, he provided briefings to the Commanding General.  During Puerto Rico (PR) and Panama assignments, he was responsible for logistical support for the units in South America.  While at Fort Buchanan, PR, he was promoted to Major.  Byron retired as a Lieutenant Colonel at the Pentagon.  He earned and received many medals, awards and badges throughout his military career.

In Byron's earlier life he developed an interest in sports – soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis and swimming, which continued throughout his life. Additional activities included being a lifetime member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and being a Mason.

Byron leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Marian of Fredericksburg, VA, son Alexander, father Ralph Sims of Ewing, NJ, sister Celeste Mosby (Shawn Sr.), nephews Miles and Shawn, Jr. (Elaina) and a host of family and friends.

Byron loved God, his family and country.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. The interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Byron Ralph Sims to the 1906 Education Foundation, P.O. Box 7098, West Trenton, NJ 08628 or Zeta Iota Education Foundation, P.O. Box 5401, Trenton, NJ 08638.