William Edward Mims

William Edward "Billy" Mims, 60, of Clanton died Monday, February 27, 2012 at VA Medical Center, Birmingham. He was born on Thursday, September 20, 1951 in Chilton Co., AL, Son of the late Ralph W. Mims and the late Eunice Bullard Mims. He was a Retired Major in the U.S. Air Force. He loved flying planes. Surviving are his Daughter, Jennifer Mims of Phoenix, AZ; Son, Stephen Mims of Phoenix, AZ; Sister, Sandra (Gordon) Swenson of Clanton, AL; Brother, John Mims of Clanton, AL; 2 Nieces, 1 Nephew. Friends will be received from 11-12, Friday, March 2, 2012 @ Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held Friday, March 2, 2012, at 12:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Matt DeBord officiating. Interment will follow in Chilton Memorial Gardens, Clanton, AL. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences on the guest registry for the family at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com