Bobby Louis Reams, 76, lost his fight with cancer November 1, 2010. Born November 22, 1933 he was the son of the late James Ray and Grace Todd Reams of Nash County.
Bobby was the owner and operator of Reams Repair and Paint for many years. He was also a charter member of Southside Baptist Church and served in the 82nd Air Borne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Bobby was well known in the Rocky Mount and surrounding areas, and was loved by many. He loved life and he loved to laugh. Yet, we felt his greatest accomplishment was being a great Daddy and Granddaddy.
In addition to his parents Bobby is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara “Bob” Ezzelle Reams,(2003); son, Tony (1998); daughter, Tracy (1981); and brother, Arthur (1997).
He is survived by daughters, Wendy Jo Stroud (Ray) of Elm City, and Wanda Long (Jesse) of Wilmington; son, Mike Bales of Rocky Mount; 11 grandchildren; and18 great-grandchildren. Bobby is also survived by his brothers, Cecil Reams of Rocky Mount and Steve Reams (Mary) of Rocky Mount; and sisters, Dorothy Hayes of the home and Shirley Turner (Bruce Walker) of Rocky Mount.
A funeral service to remember Bobby will be held at 2:00p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2010 in the chapel at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Kirkland officiating . Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Visitation at other times will be at 1112 Westminster Lane, Rocky Mount, home of his sister Shirley Turner. Burial will be at the family cemetery located at 5616 Temperance Hall Road, Elm City NC.
The family would like to thank everyone for all the prayers. And a special thank you to Chuck Hunter PA-C, Crissy, Frankie, and Faith of Eastern North Carolina Medical group as well as Dr. Scott Lisson and his nurse Mary of Rocky Mount Urology for all their compassion and support.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 11/4, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 11/4, 2:00 pm
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