Clarksville Resident Mark Mimms Remembered at Celebration of Life Service

Longtime farmer and home improvement worker passed away at 61 years old

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:09am

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph in soft, warm tones depicting a rural landscape with a small farmhouse in the distance, conceptually representing the reflective and nostalgic mood of a community gathering to honor a beloved longtime resident.The Celebration of Life service for Mark Mimms will bring the Clarksville community together to remember a lifelong farmer and handyman who found joy in the simple pleasures of rural life.Clarksville Today

A Celebration of Life service will be held this Sunday, April 18th, 2026 for Mark Mimms, a 61-year-old resident of Clarksville, Tennessee who worked in farming and home improvement for many years. Mimms is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mindy, his three children, and several siblings. The service will take place at Oakland Church of Christ, where Mimms was a member.

Why it matters

Obituaries and Celebration of Life services are an important way for local communities to come together and honor the memory of their neighbors and loved ones. Mimms' life and work in the Clarksville area over the past several decades made him a valued member of the community.

The details

Mark Mimms was born on June 15th, 1964 in Clarksville to Josie Mimms Jr. and Juanita Baggett Mimms, both of whom preceded him in death. He was self-employed in farming and home improvement for many years, taking pride in his hard work. In his free time, Mimms enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and reading.

  • The Celebration of Life service for Mark Mimms will be held on Sunday, April 18th, 2026 at 2:00pm.
  • The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 17, 2026 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Sykes Funeral Home and again on Sunday from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at the church.

The players

Mark Mimms

A 61-year-old resident of Clarksville, Tennessee who was self-employed in farming and home improvement for many years.

Mindy Mimms

Mark Mimms' wife of 37 years.

Josie Mimms Jr.

Mark Mimms' father, who preceded him in death.

Juanita Baggett Mimms

Mark Mimms' mother, who preceded him in death.

John Mimms

The officiant for Mark Mimms' Celebration of Life service.

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The takeaway

Mark Mimms' Celebration of Life service is an opportunity for the Clarksville community to come together and honor the memory of a longtime resident who dedicated himself to farming, home improvement, and enjoying the outdoors. His life and work made him a valued member of the local community.