February 12 1922 July 10 2019
James Clifton Rieson February 12, 1922 – July 10, 2019 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| View Guestbook Entries| Send Sympathy Card Mr. James Rieson, age 97 of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 surrounded by his family. He retired from Rock Island Railroad and was a long time member of Dodson Assembly of God. He was a devoted family man and a veteran of the United States Army. He proudly served his country during World War II receiving numerous medals including the American Theater Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, Phillippine Liberation Ribbon with two bronze stars, Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. Those left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Gracie Mae Walsworth (Micheal); son, Tommy Edward Rieson (Carol); daughter, Judy Kay Whittaker; grandchildren, Jason Walsworth, Adam Walsworth, Cagney Rieson, Dana Alexander, Melissa Dodson, Thomas Whittaker; great grandchildren, Alyssa, Ariella, Ellie, Adrianne, Blake, Sydney, Kody, Lexie, Tessa; two sisters, Colleen Ponder, Nell McDaniel; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the family 1:00-2:00PM Sunday, July 14, 2019 in the chapel of Edmonds Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 2:00PM Sunday with Reverends Elton Gunter and Author Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Springhill Cemetery near Jonesboro under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home. SERVICES Visitation Sunday, July 14, 2019 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel 228 Allen Ave Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Service Sunday, July 14, 2019 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel 228 Allen Ave Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251 Get Directions on Google Maps Graveside Service Sunday, July 14, 2019 3:15 PM Springhill Cemetery 2961 Walker Road Jonesboro, LA 71251 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Clifton Rieson February 12 1922 July 10 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Jonesboro, state: Louisiana