John William Reames

Col. John William Reames passed away at the age of 88 on July 21, 2022. He was born February 7, 1934 to Florence and Leslie Reames and was the youngest of seven. He is preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Harre Reames and their infant daughter Frances Ann.

He grew up in Sandston, Virginia and attended the University of Richmond with an ROTC scholarship. As a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, he was stationed in Germany and met his wife, JoAnn, who was teaching school for the Department of Defense. John served as a meteorologist in the Air Weather Service and retired as a Colonel in 1981 after 25 years of service. John and JoAnn were married for 58 years and traveled the country and the world together. John touched many lives and was quick with a welcoming smile and helping hand. He loved working in the yard, relaxing on the beach, emailing “Today’s Funnies,” and Happy Hour at 1700 hours. Family meant the world to him and it showed through annual vacations, holidays, and weekly emails to his grandchildren while they were in college.

Life was Good; God is Great; Keep Smiling! - John Reames

He is survived by daughters and their spouses, Karyn Reames and Rick Upchurch of Clearwater, FL and Lynne and Gary Fly of Greensboro, NC; and grandchildren, Cpt. Adam and Kalie Fly of Valdosta, GA and Madison Fly of Ft. Worth, TX.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Resident Care Fund at Pennybyrn, 109 Penny Road, High Point, NC 27260.