Rudolph “Rudy” Sims, 86, died Dec. 4, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach.
He was born in Massena, N.Y., lived in Vero Beach, coming from Pompano Beach.
He served in Army Air Forces during World War II.
He graduated from John Jay College in Manhattan, N.Y., with a master’s degree in corrections.
He was an assistant warden with the New York City Department of Corrections.
After retiring, moved to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, serving as director of the USVI Department of Corrections.
He was a musician, playing the saxophone in jazz combos.
Survivors include his daughter, Susan Sims, of Springfield Gardens, N.Y.; sons, Rodolfo Sims and Sebastian Sims, both of Orlando; companion, Jane Christiansen, of Vero Beach; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Jackson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, Att. Connie Cotherman, Asst. Development Director, P. O. Box 644, Vero Beach. FL 32961.
A memorial service will be at a later date.