James "Perry" Reams

James Perry Reams, 80, of Elizabethtown, son of the late William “Bo” Reams and Lois Andrews Reams was born February 14th, 1944 in Lamont, FL. He departed this life on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

Perry united in marriage to Ms. Jane Diana Wingate on November 12th, 1982. She survives.

Perry built custom homes for more than 30 years. He served his country honorably as a Green Beret in the Army Special Forces. Perry professed faith in Christ and was a member of Lowell Avenue Baptist Church.

Besides his wife, Perry is survived by:

Two children: Keith Reams and his wife, Cindy, of San Diego, CA; and Jamie Reams of Monticello, Florida

Three stepchildren: Cindy Bunnell of Campbellsville; Diana Talley and her husband, Michael, of Elizabethtown; and William LaDue of Oviedo, Florida

Four grandchildren: Sarah Bunnell of Campbellsville; John Talley of Elizabethtown; Bobby Talley and his wife, Mary, of Irvington; and Marsha Talley of Elizabethtown

Two great-grandchildren: Alissa Talley of Irvington; and Kevin Talley of Irvington

Two sisters and two brothers: Annette Hughes and her husband, Dale, of Crawfordsville, FL; Paul Reams of Tallahassee, FL; Alan Reams and his wife, Paula, of Tallahassee, FL; and Vivian Hudson and her husband, Larry, of Carson City, NV

A host of other family and friends

Perry was preceded in death by:

One brother, Harvey Reams

One step-son, James LaDue

VISITATION: Friday, January 31st, 2025 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Friday, January 31st, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with entombment to follow at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens. Pastor Dave Griesemer will be officiating.

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. James Perry Reams at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.