1919
James
2012
James A. Reece
September 23, 1919 — December 18, 2012
James A. Reece, 93, passed away on Tuesday, December 18th 2012 under the wonderful care of Clarksville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clarksville, Tennessee. Jim was born on September 23, 1919 in York County, South Carolina to I.T. and Susan McCarter Reece and was one of ten children.
Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 pm on Friday, at the Chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 7 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
Jim grew up in Cramerton, NC. and graduated valedictorian of Cramerton High School in 1936. After high school he worked in the textile design industry prior to entering military service in 1941. MAJ Reece commanded 999th FA Battalion in Europe during World War II and served under GEN George C Patton as a staff officer. His commendations included the Bronze Star, Silver Star and French Croix de Guerre. After his military service, Jim graduated Magna Cum Laude from North Carolina State University in 1949 with a degree in Civil Engineering and awarded the outstanding engineering student.
In 1951, Jim founded J. A. Reece Construction Company in Clarksville, Tennessee. His business and community service included; President, Association of General Contractors Middle and East TN, Clarksville’s Planning Commission, Civitan International, President, Austin Peay Tower Club, and he was active in local, state and national politics. He was an honorary Colonel in both Tennessee and Kentucky. He served his church as deacon and elder.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-three years, Gladys Wright Reece.
He is survived by his three sons; David and wife CK of Millington, TN, Scott and wife Jan of Goodlettsville, TN and Ted and wife Missy of Clarksville TN; siblings Kate Grice of Gastonia, NC and Ted Reece of Cramerton, NC: seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
After many years of trying to lead a good life, Jim came to an understanding that it is only through God’s grace demonstrated by the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ that he found redemption and eternal life. Jim’s wife left a note behind that read “Look for me around the throne (of Jesus Christ)”. We can be assured that there is joy in heaven with the coming of another saint. To God be the glory. Amen.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe Harding Children's Home, 1120 Glendale Ln., Nashville, TN 37204.
Online condolences may be made at NaveFuneralHomes.com.
Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 pm on Friday, at the Chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 7 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
Jim grew up in Cramerton, NC. and graduated valedictorian of Cramerton High School in 1936. After high school he worked in the textile design industry prior to entering military service in 1941. MAJ Reece commanded 999th FA Battalion in Europe during World War II and served under GEN George C Patton as a staff officer. His commendations included the Bronze Star, Silver Star and French Croix de Guerre. After his military service, Jim graduated Magna Cum Laude from North Carolina State University in 1949 with a degree in Civil Engineering and awarded the outstanding engineering student.
In 1951, Jim founded J. A. Reece Construction Company in Clarksville, Tennessee. His business and community service included; President, Association of General Contractors Middle and East TN, Clarksville’s Planning Commission, Civitan International, President, Austin Peay Tower Club, and he was active in local, state and national politics. He was an honorary Colonel in both Tennessee and Kentucky. He served his church as deacon and elder.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-three years, Gladys Wright Reece.
He is survived by his three sons; David and wife CK of Millington, TN, Scott and wife Jan of Goodlettsville, TN and Ted and wife Missy of Clarksville TN; siblings Kate Grice of Gastonia, NC and Ted Reece of Cramerton, NC: seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
After many years of trying to lead a good life, Jim came to an understanding that it is only through God’s grace demonstrated by the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ that he found redemption and eternal life. Jim’s wife left a note behind that read “Look for me around the throne (of Jesus Christ)”. We can be assured that there is joy in heaven with the coming of another saint. To God be the glory. Amen.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe Harding Children's Home, 1120 Glendale Ln., Nashville, TN 37204.
Online condolences may be made at NaveFuneralHomes.com.
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