Gary Edwin Mims

Gary Edwin Mims, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at his home in his favorite recliner. The funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 28th at Calvary Tabernacle Church in Hartsville, with the burial following in Magnolia Ceremony. A visitation will be held from 6-8 Wednesday, May 27th at Belk Funeral Home.

Born December 10, 1946, Gary is the son of the late Gary E. Mims and Masie Smothers Mims. He retired from Prudential in 2004 and then retired from Gary E. Mims Insurance Agency in December. He served in the Army National Guard for nine years and was an active member of the American Legion in Murrells Inlet. He enjoyed working in his yard, playing bingo, reading his bible and pulling for the Gamecocks. His best days were spent being “Poppie” and spoiling his grandchildren. He was a member of Calvary Tabernacle Church where he enjoyed being a part of the brotherhood. Surviving are his daughters Schuyler (Mike) Conard of Macon Georgia, Haylea (Jay) Bowers of Lancaster; grandchildren Brooks Conard, Colson Conard, Caryss Jordan, Ellisyn Jordan and Kylie Bowers, and his bonus grandchildren Courtney (Cody) Branham of Lancaster, Chandler (Lily) Bowers of Scotland and an extra special great- granddaughter Camdyn. He will be missed by his friend, companion and bingo partner, Marcia Anderson of Hartsville. He also had a special place in his heart for long time work companion and “other” daughter Kristin Carpenter. He loved his long time neighbor Larry Brunson like a son.

He was preceded in death by his wife Judith Powell Mims, parents, brother Dick Mims and Dwight Mims. Memorials will be made to Calvary Tabernacle Church.