Daniel Lee Sims

Daniel Lee Sims, 81, of Nederland, died Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was born January 17, 1944, in Lufkin, to Doris Maxine Thompson Sims and Jack Sims.

Danny was a one-of-a-kind mechanic and unique inventor. He enjoyed building things like race cars, planes, various boats, campers and golf carts to name a few. He shared his passion for great music with all his friends and family. He was a mechanic all his life starting at a very young age. In the 80’s, he opened his own business, Danny’s Imports, where he was a well-known and trusted mechanic. He was a very generous person and was alway quick to help someone in need. He always had a project going, even after retirement. His talents and gifts are those of which will be remembered by all who knew and loved him. His likes of which will never be seen again. He had undying love for his family. He will be missed dearly and a part of him will always remain with those whose lives he touched.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Sims; daughters, Diane Wade and husband, Terry; Angela Bennett and husband, Billy; Tracy McCollough and husband, Nathan; April Vega; and Deniece Church; eleven grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; sisters, Cheryl Johnstone and Fran MacLuskie; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Aaron Vega; grandson, Allen Coats; great granddaughter, Olivia Coats; stepfather, Gerald Borthwick; and sisters, Debbie Hesselbach, Beverly LeMoine, and Patsy Long.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025, at ThrivingHouse, 9401 Memorial Boulevard, Port Arthur. A gathering of family and friends will be held afterwards at his home.

Mr. Sims’ cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12^th Street, Nederland.