Rev. James E. Reed

Rev. James E. Reed age 95 of Springfield went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Forest Glen Health Campus. James was born the son of Elisha A. & Effie (Spraulding) Reed on February 7, 1927 in Sneedville, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife Lucile whom he was married to for 76 years; great grandson Seth Wright; siblings Clyde, Herman, Charles, Icie, Ivadell, & Huldajane; son in law Ken Ramsey. James is survived by his children James W. (Anne) Reed of Gahanna, & Brenda Ramsey of Springfield; grandchildren Mark (Meredith) Ramsey, Gay (Eddie) Wright, Matthew (Jacque) Ramsey, Ashley (Brian) Gefvert, Sarah Reed, Tobi Reed, & Jason Reed; great grandchildren Elizabeth Ramsey, Emily Ramsey, Derek Wright, Hannah Wright, Myrah Wright, Levi Wright, Samuel Wright, Avery Ramsey, Amber Ramsey, Abigail Dawson, Reed Gefvert, Reagan Gefvert, Ryder Gefvert; great great grandchild Javier Carter McMurray. James was a loving dad, grandpa, pastor, & friend. He will be missed by all of those who love him. For four years James traveled the country as an Evangelist. During those four years he held 32 revivals in 6 states & saw 462 individuals get saved. After his time as an evangelist, he became the full time Pastor of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church where he would minister the gospel for over 51 years, & saw 1132 saved under his ministry, baptized 897, married 21 couples, & conducted 123 funerals, & 2 missions were stated during his tenure. Friends & family may call on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 10AM – 11AM at the RICHARDS, RAFF, & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME 838 E. High St. Springfield, Ohio where funeral services will be held at 11AM with Rev. Denny Parrett officiating. Interment to follow at Ferncliff cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com