05/15/2026
In loving honor and celebration of his life and work, we remember Dr. William Mimms.
Obituary provided by his family:
His legacy, service, and impact will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him.
William Reed Mimms, MD, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2026. Bill was born March 16, 1939 in Henderson, Kentucky. He grew up in New Braunfels, Texas until he left for college where he played basketball for the University of Texas at Austin. He attended medical school in Galveston, Texas followed by an internship in San Francisco and he did his residency in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Bill served in the Army during the Vietnam War under the Berry Plan before starting his private practice in San Antonio, Texas in 1972. He spent 61 years as an otolaryngologist in San Antonio, Texas and at the University of Kentucky. He especially enjoyed working with the residents.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Lloyd Mimms and Wilma Reed Mimms and his first wife, the mother of his children, Nancy Mitchell Mimms. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Elizabeth Battaile Mimms and by his children William Nase Mimms, wife Amy and Mollie Reed Mimms. He is also survived by two granddaughters, Callie Reed Mimms and Paige Mitchell Mimms and by his stepchildren Craig Luby, Clay Luby and Shelby Luby.
Bill was a member of Mount Freedom Baptist Church in Wilmore, Kentucky.
He enjoyed his farm, collecting antiques and vintage cars, and he dearly loved his many dogs.
There will be no local services, and Bill will be laid to rest Sunset Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas with his parents, at which time there will be a Graveside Service. Details will be posted here when arrangements are complete.
