JOHN REAMES

John Reames, age 85 of Albany, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Graveside funeral services were held Monday, April 8 in the Albany Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Pleasant officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. 

John Douglas Reames was born June 1, 1933 in Albany, Texas to V.A. Reames and Grace Tankersley Reames. He grew up in Albany and graduated from Albany High School in 1950. Following graduation, He attended classes at Sul Ross University. 

John married Olivia Mae Salters on June 14, 1955 in Albany. Mr. Reames owned and operated Reames Elevator and later retired as a rancher from the Reames Ranch. 

He was a member of First Baptist Church, a Shackelford County fireman and enjoyed riding bulls in his younger years. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister and brother-in law, Barbara and Ed Petty.

Mr. Reames is survived by his wife of 63 years, Olivia Reames of Albany; two children, Melissa Lee and husband Richard, John Ross Reames and wife Ramona, all of Albany; five grandchildren, Ace Reames and wife Lori of Albany, Josh Reames and wife Amanda of Seminole, Cody Lee and wife Mac-kenzie of Pleasanton, Erica Wheeler and husband Tony of Albany, Brandi Jenkins and husband Charlie of Hamlin; nine great grandchildren; one niece, Melinda Winn and husband Steve of Dallas, and his precious companion, Sweetie.

Memorials may be made to Ben Richey Boys Ranch and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net. PD