James Reasor

James Reasor

James Reasor Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29, 2009.
James Dan Reasor ABINGDON, Va. Dr. James Dan Reasor, 82, formerly of Chilhowie, Va., went to be with the Lord Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in the Holston Valley Medical Center. Dr. Reasor practiced dentistry in Chilhowie for 39 years and was on the Board for both Smyth County Community Hospital and Virginia Highlands Community College. He touched many lives with his warm smile and great jokes, and never met a stranger. The foundation on which his life was built was his relationship with Jesus. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel R. "Randy" Reasor; and sister, Jeanette Reasor Hunter. Survivors include his loving wife, Margaret Jones Reasor; three daughters, Ruth Blevins (Fred), Knoxville, Tenn., Rachel Bise (Doug), Chilhowie and Rebekah Reasor, Lexington, Ky.; eight grandchildren, Derrick Reasor (Nichole), Andrea Lee (Darien), Kasie Rhea (Curtis), Nick Blevins (Stacy), Daniel Bise (Jennifer), Thomas McConnell, Nathan McConnell, and Nolan Blevins; three great- granddaughters; sister, Emma Jean Reasor Horton; daughter-in-law, Roberta McConnell; special friend and caregiver, Cristi Combs; special niece, Betty Hunter Edmondson, Abingdon; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at the First Church of God (new building) in Chilhowie with Pastor Bobby Dunn and Pastor Tom Musselman officiating. Burial will follow in the Holston Conference, Emory & Henry Cemetery. The family received friends at the church from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Bridge Ministry, P.O. Box 2402, Charlottesville, VA 22902; or to New Life for Youth, 2501 Turner Road, Richmond, VA 23224-2537. Pallbearers will be Derrick Reasor, Darien Lee, Curtis Rhea, Nick Blevins, Daniel Bise, Thomas McConnell, Nathan McConnell, and Nolan Blevins. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie.

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November 4, 2009

John O'Brien posted to the memorial.

November 2, 2009

Chick and Matanette Greever posted to the memorial.

November 1, 2009

Debi Stewart Jones posted to the memorial.

John O'Brien

November 4, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Chick and Matanette Greever

November 2, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord bless and keep you.

Debi Stewart Jones

November 1, 2009

Rachel
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I know you'll miss him. Please take comfort knowing he is in a better place.

Rhett/Charlotte Sutherland

November 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this your time of sorrow.

Kathy (Sturgill) Duncan

October 31, 2009

Mrs. Reasor, Ruth, Rachel, Rebekah, and family,
I was saddened to hear of Dr. Reasors passing. It was he who helped to calm our fears to have our teeth cared for. He was a gentle, sweet, man and I am sure he will be missed.Please take comfort in knowing you are all in our thoughts and prayers. What a Blessing to know he is with our Heavenly Father.
In Christ

Cindy (Smith) Surface

October 29, 2009

Mrs. Reasor, Ruth, Rachel, Rebekah, & Roberta,
I am so very sorry to hear of Dr. Reasor's passing. I will never forget the memories I have from my childhood and young adulthood with members of your family. You each are special and I pray God will bless and comfort you and your families in the days ahead.
Love and prayers to each of you.

Teri Jarnigan

October 29, 2009

Mrs. Reasor (sorry-just can't call you Margaret) Ruth, Rachel and Rebekah. So sorry to hear of Dr. Reasor's (again-just can't bring myself to call him Dan)death. Did not read obituary until this morning so did not get to the funeral home. So many childhood memories! Such a sweet and loving family. Miss you all. Sending our love and prayers and comfort from our Lord and Savior. He will be missed by all who ever met him.
Love to you all - Teri, Hutch, Eleanor and Nancy Jarnigan

Susan Sewell

October 29, 2009

Mary Lou and Susan send their prayers to Margaret and family. Dan was a special friend for Mary Lou and Winston. Susan still has fillings made by Dan way back in 74.

Barbara Farmer

October 28, 2009

Margaret,

You and Dan have been very faithful and dear friends over these many years. My heart is very heavy for you and your family right now even though I believe with all certainty that your heart is at peace. The faith in Jesus as Lord that the two of you shared is the same faith that will sustain you in the days to come.

With love and respect,

Chloe Greer

October 28, 2009

Rebekah, Ruth and family, So sorry for the loss of your Dad. You are in our prayers.

God Bless!
Chloe Blevins Greer

October 28, 2009

Dear Mrs. Reason and Family,
You and Dr. Dan are folks that are never forgotten, regardless of the number of years being apart. Thanks for the loving and lasting warm memories you all have provided to so many people.
Thinking of you with love, Martha Jo Copenhaver, Midlothian, VA

Cathy Nolen

October 28, 2009

Rebekah and Family:

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

October 28, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. John T. and Kitty Kelly and family.

Lattina ("Lynn") Adams

October 28, 2009

Rachel and family,
I am sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a wonderful man Dr. Reasor was! His spirit is still alive in everyone he touched.

Steve & Kim Clabo

October 28, 2009

Margaret & family,
May you find peace & comfort in this time- it's a blessing to know Dan is with Jesus though! We knew Dan through Emmaus and he was always very kind & had a smile! What a wonderful man!
Grace & Peace,
Steve & Kim Clabo

October 28, 2009

Margaret and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be greatly missed. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. In Christial Love, Mary Ella Young Steele

Barbara & Frankie Heath

October 28, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

October 28, 2009

Reasor Family
May God comfort you in this time of sadness. May your memories help you heal. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. God will see you through.
Sheila Sullivan Parrish

Charles Goodman

October 28, 2009

Dear Margaret and girls,

Nancy and I were saddened to read of Dan's death, but we are thrilled that he is with his Lord and Savior. May the support of friends and the prayers of the faithful sustain you in these times of grief.

Sonny and Nancy

Kenneth & Joyce Smith

October 28, 2009

Margaret, Ruth, Rachel, Rebekah & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. Our throughts and prayers are with you. Love,

Beth Williams

October 28, 2009

Rebekah and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Jeffery&Beulah Heath

October 28, 2009

Rachel,
I am very sorry to hear about your father.You and your family are in are prayers.

Carl & Alma Jean Pennington

October 27, 2009

Our condolances in the home going of Dr. Reasor. Dr. & Mrs. Reasor had God at the head of their home and He blessed them with a wonderful family. Each member is very special to us. We feel blessed to know them. May God's love comfort you and your wonderful memories of the past. May God bless you all.
Love & prayers,

October 27, 2009

MARGARET, A MEMORY OF DAN AND YOU WAS THE EMMAUS WALK AND THE SPECIAL LOVE AND CARING EFFORTS YOU BOTH PUT INTO THAT EVENT FOR ME AND I ALSO REMEMBER A BOOK YOU GAVE--THE TITLE--THE UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST--BY OSWALD CHAMBERS. HOW SPECIAL IT HAS BECOME TO OUR LIVES.
MAY YOU AND THE FAMILY HAVE PERFECT PEACE IN KNOWING DAN IS HOME--.SECOND CORINTHIANS 5/1--8.

Joreen Hammons

October 27, 2009

I am very sorry to hear of Dr. Reasor's passing. He was a good friend and neighbor. My prayers are with the family.

Joreen Hammons

October 27, 2009

I don't know of any two families that have blended any better than the Reasor's and Bise's. I am so thankful for the opportunity we have been given to become one family. Dan/Grandaddy will be greatly missed, especially at our family meals. He always enjoyed them sooooo much. What wonderful memories we have to enjoy!!!

Our love, our thoughts, our prayers,
Andy and Songia Widener

Kaye Stewart Rea

October 27, 2009

Rachel,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a great man. You and your family are in my prayers.

Yvonne&Tim Haga

October 27, 2009

We were very sorry to hear of Dr. Reasor's passing. All our thoughts and prayers are for his family.

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