Norman E. Reames, 88, of Middleburg, died, Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 15, 2019 at the Bluebird Retirement Community in Marysville, where he resided the past two years.
A retired truck driver with Howard Sober, he spent many years building and competing model airplanes and enjoyed the antique cars he had over the years.
He was born Oct. 23, 1930 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Clifton and Ruby (Laird) Reames.
He graduated from Zanesfield Local High School in 1948.
He is survived by his children, Norma Reames of Lakeview, Jeff (Mary) Reames of West Mansfield, Greg (Wendy DeRossett) Reames of Zanesfield and Steve (Ruby) Reames of Lakeview; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Effie (Gates) Reames and his son, Cliff Reames.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Heartland Hospice of Marion, 685 Delaware Avenue, #300, Marion, 43302.
The Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center of Delaware is assisting the family.
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