Family and community hold balloon release for teen killed in ATV accident
Jayceon Sims was only 15-years-old and many say he was wiser than his young age.
Posted: Jul 9, 2021 9:38 PM
Updated: Jul 9, 2021 10:50 PM
Posted By: Alexis Scott
15-year-old, Jayceon Sims died Sunday afternoon after an ATV accident.
Friday evening, family and friends gathered for a vigil and balloon release in his honor.
WAAY-31 was there at the New Life Worship Center where it was held.
People showed up with royal blue and white balloons to show their respect for Jayceon and many say he s gone way too soon. Today, no tears. Because jay was a positive young man. Jay did what he had to do when he had to, said his aunt.
A family in Madison County is mourning the death of their only son.
Posted: Jul 8, 2021 6:13 PM
Updated: Jul 8, 2021 6:56 PM
Posted By: Grace Campbell
15-year-old Jayceon Sims died Sunday afternoon due to injuries from an ATV accident.
Jayceon Sims (Photo courtesy of the Sims Family)
Jayceon Sims (Photo courtesy of the Sims Family)
Jayceon Sims (Photo courtesy of the Sims Family)
WAAY 31 sat down with his parents. His father shared what Jayceon s last few moments were like, as well as the everlasting impression he made on the community.
“It happened so fast; I didn’t know what happened, said Robert Sims, Jayceon s dad. I got up, looked around, and seen my son laying there. I looked at his mouth and I said, ‘Jay, you OK?’ and he looked up at me and nodded his head ‘yeah.’”
Family, friends, Sparkman High School mourning death of student
Sparkman Ninth Grade School (Photo from Sparkman Ninth Grade School s Facebook page)
“We offer the Sims Family our deepest and most sincere condolences.”
Posted: Jul 7, 2021 6:32 PM
Updated: Jul 7, 2021 8:55 PM
Posted By: Josh Rayburn
The Sparkman High School family is mourning the loss of one of its own.
Jayceon Sims, who completed Sparkman Ninth Grade Academy and was preparing to start at Sparkman High School, died July 4.
“The Sparkman Ninth Grade family is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students, Jayceon Sims,” said Tim Hall, Madison County schools spokesman.