Background
Sims, John Revis was born on March 13, 1944 in Neosho, Missouri, United States. Son of Wiley Emsley and Loeda C. (Kleeman) Sims.
Sims, John Revis was born on March 13, 1944 in Neosho, Missouri, United States. Son of Wiley Emsley and Loeda C. (Kleeman) Sims.
Bachelor, Drury College, 1966; Juris Doctor, U. Missouri, 1969.
Prosecuting attorney, Newton County, Neosho, 1969-1974; city attorney, City of Granby, Missouri, 1972-1975; city attorney, City of Neosho, 1975-1978; partner, Ruyle & Sims, Neosho, since 1975. Secretary, treasurer Missouri Prosecuting Attorney Association, 1972-1974. President Newton-McDonald County Bar Association, 1974.
Member Ozark Area Law Enforcement Council, Joplin, Missouri, 1971-1975, Mokan Area county Boy Scouts American, Joplin, 1970-1972. Elder Neosho Presbyterian Church, since 1971. Member Neosho Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1972-1974), Neosho Rotary Club (board directors 1982-1984).
Married Margaret Nathan Anderson, November 1, 1969. Children: Elizabeth C., John Wiley.