Jim Reid

PRINCETON – James B. “Jim” Reid, 80, of Princeton, formerly of Williamson, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at his home. Born July 19, 1935 at Ragland, WV, he was the son of the late Richard Reid and Edythe Hagy Reid. Mr. Reid served as city councilman in the city of Williamson and also was a member of the WV Legislature, representing the people of Mingo County, the county where his heart will always be. He was a 1952 graduate of Williamson High School. He retired as a coal miner and also from the WV Department of Highways. Jim was a member of the UMWA and a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He was a charter member of Grace Baptist Temple at Williamson. Jim loved his family and friends and enjoyed watching the WV Mountaineers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved son, James “Brother” Reid; and his brother, Bill Reid. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Betty Stollings Reid; one daughter, Terri Williams of Princeton; two granddaughters, Sydney and Shea Williams both of Princeton; two sisters, Donna Reid Bowles of Havelock, NC and Sandra K. Reid and husband Jim Cser of Winston-Salem, NC; two brothers, Richard Reid and wife Jacqueline and Jack Reid and wife Cathy all of Winston-Salem, NC; three sisters-in-law, Sandra Reid of Rock Hill, SC and Terri Atkins of Williamson, WV and Ethel Stollings of Virginia Beach, VA; many nieces, nephews, special family members and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Fairview Christian Community Church in Princeton with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Military honors will be conducted by Marine Corps League #957. There will be an additional memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the Grace Baptist Temple in Williamson, WV with the Rev. Ron Sanger officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Williamson Park Board, E. 4th Ave., Williamson, WV 25661 designated for the Brother Reid Little League Park. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until service hour at the Fairview Christian Community Church in Princeton. Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. To view a video tribute to Mr. Reid, or share online condolences with the family, please visit www.bailey-kirk.com.

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Jim Reid

July 19, 1935 - January 7, 2016