James Howard Reid

James Howard Reid, 72, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. He was born on December 28, 1953, in Mount Mourne to the late Charles Reid, Jr. and Sarah Jordan Reid.

James retired from Bryant Laminations in Mooresville. He was an avid Washington football fan and in his free time he enjoyed watching westerns and eating sweets—especially banana pudding.

James was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles Reid and Baby Boy Reid; sister, Carolyn Cornelius; and nieces, Candy Michelle Reid and Natasha Camille Reid.

He is survived by brothers Thomas Gene Reid (Minnie) of Seneca, South Carolina; Kenneth Reid (Patricia) of Statesville; Richard Reid of Kannapolis; and Andy Maurice Reid of Statesville; sisters Brenda Henderson, Rosemary McNeely (Lewis), Evonne Reid and Evette Reid, all of Statesville; and brother-in-law Dennis Cornelius.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to serve Mr. Reid and his family.