James Paul Reist, 95, of Decatur formerly of Hamilton, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. James served in the United States Army Air Corp. He was a proud World War II Veteran. He retired from Champion/International Paper.
Visitation for Mr. Reist will be Tuesday, December 13th from 12-2 at Rogersville Funeral Home with a funeral service following in the chapel. Burial will be in Romine Cemetery. Lowell Sallee will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Wesley Birdwell, Clint Reist, Brad Reist, Garrett Reist, Parker Reist and Patrick Reist.
James is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Miller Reist; son, Gary Lee Reist; daughter, Cynthia Jo Wertz; brothers, William C. Reist, Thomas R. Reist and Daniel F. Reist. He is survived by his children, Carol (Anthony) Birdwell, Glenn (Tami) Reist, Jimmy (Rachel) Reist; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister, Betty C. Murray-Yordy; and brother, Vernon R. Reist.
