Jack O. Reames, age 88 of Englewood, formerly of Vandalia, passed away March 15, 2013. He was born September 14, 1924 in Miami County, Ohio to the late Gery and Hazel Reames. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Reames.
Jack is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law: Bart and Jill Reames & Tom and Patsy Wray; daughter, Janet Wray Gardner; 6 grandchildren; several great and great great grandchildren.
Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army, WWII, 82nd Airborne Division. He was a member of the Matthew B. Ridgway Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association; 50 year member of the Temperance Lodge # 16 F.& A.M.; life member of the Vandalia V.F.W and American Legion. Jack along with his son, Bart, founded their family business, Crossroads Coins, Inc., in Vandalia in 1978.
A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Maple Hill Cemetery in Tipp City. Contributions may be made in Jack's memory to the Educational Fund of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, P.O. Box 65089, Fayetteville, NC 28306-5089. Arrangements by Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road.