Montie L. Sims age 69 of Dardanelle passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born November 6, 1951 in Clarksville, Arkansas to the late Truman O. Sims and Leatha Vinson Sims. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, William O. Sims, Hoyt Sims, Troy Rip Sims and sister-in-law, Kay Parker.

Montie was born with a servant's heart and lived out his faith daily with his family, friends, church, and community. He spent every day of his life asking himself how he could help others. He loved his family with his entire heart and could not have been a better husband, dad, and pa. He traveled thousands of miles across the state to ensure he never missed a grandkids' football, baseball, soccer, basketball game, cheerleading competition, church production, band concert, award ceremony, or a simple smile and hug. He was often on the sidelines taking thousands of pictures a game and cheering on every kid, no matter the team.

Montie worked in law enforcement for 45 years serving as the Dardanelle Chief of Police for 34 of those years. He was Chairman of the Deacons at Calvary Baptist Church, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Director, and Church Treasurer. He also served as a former President of the Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce, founded and chaired the Free State of Yell Fest, received Citizen of the Year Award and Chamber Member of the Year. Montie was a Lifetime Member of the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police, serving many terms as president and was recognized multiple years as the Chief of the Year for Arkansas. He also served for over two decades on the Executive Board of Counseling Associates.

Survivors include his wife, Carla Sims of 38 years; two children, Shelley Applegate (B.J.), Jennifer Bonds (Mike); one brother, Rex Sims; four grandchildren, Bryce Applegate (Allison), Brooke Applegate, Ben Bonds, Sam Bonds and four great grandchildren, Lola, Colton, Legend and Emmberly Applegate.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00A.M., Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church in Dardanelle with Shannon Stokes, Mark Gower and Paul Northcut officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, 5:00P.M. to 7:00P.M. at the Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle.  The family asks that you please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of the Calvary Baptist Church.

The funeral service will be broadcast on Facebook Live through Calvary Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Calvary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 532, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com