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Michael William Pierce “Mike” Sims, 43, of McDonough, GA, passed away August 28, 2022.
Mike was born August 9, 1979, in Griffin, GA to Charles and Jody Sims. He grew up in Hampton, GA alongside his sister and parents.
Mike spent his life in the metro Atlanta area and began DJing as a teenager. Music was Mike’s passion in life. He loved to entertain and make people happy through sharing music with everyone. He was exceptionally professional with his work, but that didn’t stop him from being the life of the party. “Big Mike”, as he was known, was a kind and giving guy, and he never met a stranger. He was funny and loved to laugh. Mike came from a close-knit family and his nephew, Pierce, was the apple of his eye. He always looked forward to celebrating the holidays and loved his sister’s cooking. Mike will be missed by everyone who ever knew him. He will live on in the hearts of his family and friends, and most of all, through music.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Jody Sims; his uncle, Jay Pierce; and his beloved dog, Cosmo. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Charles Sims and Patti Collum of Hampton; sister, Emeli Bankston, and adoring nephew, Pierce Bankston, of McDonough; uncle, Danny Sims of NC; aunt, Jackie Wells of NC; extended family, and many friends. Mike’s family would like to thank you for supporting his dream throughout the years.
Celebration of Life details will be announced at a later date.
If you’d like to honor Mike, please consider donating to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, or your favorite charity in his name.
Jeremy Martin says
loved you like family and will always have great memories of the fun times we had . never say goodbye, till I see you again!
Richard Hiott says
Emeli, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort and give you peace during this difficult time.
Patti Collum says
Mike Sims you were the bomb.com!I’ve never met anyone who was always respectful and kind.til you.RIP Mike♥️
Vickie Perdue says
Mike Sims you will truly be missed you was a good person always treated me with respect and you always knew what music I lived to hear when you see me coming thru the door you played my song once again you will truly be missed my condolences goes out to your family I’m so sorry for your loss
Gabe Berry says
Big Mike was always acting a fool just like me to make people laugh I will miss you bro until we meet again
Rich Amon says
R.I.P. bro big Mike thank you for being in my life over 20 years we been through alot together we always had each other backs since first day we met we became bros you was the best dj on the southside of atlanta will miss talking about the ladies we liked and wanted when we was younger say hello to all our bar friends who is there with you love miss you bro see you soon
Ashley baswell says
He was a great person mam an friend I’m just now finding out he was always making me laugh an smile I grew to no him very well he was on the same car club as I pit of griffin kamakazee..he will truly be missed an loved by us all my condolences an prayers for u
Lisa Royals says
I worked with Mike at Ringgolds while he was getting his dj business started. He was the nicest guy with a great sense of humor. I will miss you Big Mike. Keep the angels smiling and dancing.