James Earl Reason

1943 - 2015

James Earl Reason obituary, 1943-2015, Rocky Mount, NC

BORN

1943

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services

661 English Rd

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

James Reason Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 14, 2015.



James “Jimmy” Reason, age 72, of Rocky Mount, passed away on December 14, 2015.



He was born November 8, 1943 to Marvin and Ruby Reason in Wilson County, NC. James married Carolyn Owens in June 1962 and remained a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather for the rest of his days.



In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his oldest brother, Glen Reason and his granddaughter, Caroline Rose Proctor.



He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his daughters, Debra (Mike) and Marilyn (Stacey); grandchildren, Gwen (Channing) and David; and great-grandchildren, Hailey Rheanna and Zay; brothers, Ronnie (Marsha), Ricky (Peanut) and Larry; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.



A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the chapel at Johnson Funerals and Cremations, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC.



A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM on December 16, 2015 in the chapel at the funeral home.



A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 AM on December 17, 2015 at Pineview Cemetery.



Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funerals and Cremations, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount NC.





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December 18, 2015

Hazel Fenner

December 16, 2015

Mindi Collins

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May you find comfort in your precious memories.

Mindi O. Collins (Zayshun's Teacher)

December 16, 2015

Dale Owens

Aunt Carolyn, our deepest condolences are with you and your family. May God be with you.

December 15, 2015

Deborah Winstead

My deepest condolences to Carolyn and Marilyn and the rest of the family!
Deborah Winstead

December 15, 2015

Vickie & Carl Eckert

With our most heartfelt sympathy we send prayers for Mr. Reason and for Carolyn, Debra, Gwen, and the rest of the family. May God bring you loving peace and tranquility during this very difficult time.

Posted by Vickie & Carl Eckert

December 15, 2015

Kimberly SOLOMON

December 14, 2015

Sarah Sumner

Praying for all the family

December 14, 2015

Mike Wells

My deepest condolences to your family in the loss of Jimmy. My prayer is that each of you will find strength and comfort through the Holy Spirit at this difficult time. Your family will certainly be in my prayers.

Pastor Mike Wells

December 14, 2015

Lori,Larry & Family Reason

In loving memory

December 14, 2015

Lori and Family Reaves

We all love you Uncle Jimmy and you will be deeply missed. Your smile and laugh were such a joy. Fly high Angel

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