Marion Nicholas Reams

1925 - 2016

Marion Nicholas Reams obituary, 1925-2016, Springfield, VA

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Marion Reams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 23, 2016.

M. N. "Nick" Reams, born February 11, 1925 in Richmond, VA to Richard & Virgie Reams.

1942 graduate of John Marshall High School, Richmond, VA. Served in World War II as a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps. 1950 graduate of Williams & Mary College, Williamsburg, VA. Professional career as a YMCA Director in Richmond, VA, Huntington, WV, Lexington, KY, Memphis, TN, and Washington DC, retiring in 1982.

Survivors include children Mary Beth Ehney of Lexington, KY; Robert Lane Reams of Nashville, TN, and Nicki Ford of Walls, MS; sister Alma R. Furman of Temperanceville, VA; and special companion Rose M. Graning of Williamsburg, VA. Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Williamsburg United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 500 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23185.

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March 16, 2016

William and Mary Wright

Our Condolences and may God bless you with beautiful memories.

February 27, 2016

Luke King

I am sorry to hear of your loss. May Jesus' words "Do not let your hearts be troubled" bring you comfort as you grieve.

February 27, 2016

My name is Gail Layne Reams Swain and "Nick" was my uncle. Herman Lee Reams, my father and Nick's brother, died when I was 18 mos old. Uncle Luther and Aunt Dolly lived in my mother (Thelma) and step father's neghborhood in Bon Air, Richmond and we would visit every Christmas. I believe Nick was at Uncle Luther's funeral and that would have been the last time that I saw him.
After my dad died, Luther, Nick and Sam would visit with mounds of gifts from the family to my mother and sister (Diane) and me every Christmas. That was so special for us. I didn't realize that Nick lived in Williamsburg. We have been here for 35 years. Grandmother and Granddad Reams were very special to us. As youngsters, mother would take us to see them. I really didn't know my dad since I was so young when he died, but mother tried to keep that connection for us.
I share your grief for your brother, father and friend even though I was not fortunate to know him very well but I knew Uncle Luther and my grandparents and know what a wonderful family that I am a part of. Thank you for letting me connect with the family. Sincerely, Gail Reams Swain

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