James "Jimmy" Reed

James "Jimmy" Reed, 49, of Pocatello, formerly of Idaho Falls, died March 6, 2010, at Hillcrest Haven Convalescent Center in Pocatello of Huntington's Chorea.

He was born Aug. 2, 1960, in Pocatello, Idaho, to James Shirley Reed and Bonnie Lou Tucker Reed. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls. He attended O.E. Bell High School.

In 1977, he married Jackie Lee Hatch. They later divorced. He married Lawana Radford. They later divorced. Jimmy was a drywaller for 27 years alongside his father and his brother, Mike. He loved to spend time with his family and participate in family get-togethers. He loved to work around cars, either fixing them up and/or racing them. He especially enjoyed putting model cars together.

James will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Shannon Lee (Brad) Maxwell of Lava Hot Springs, Spring Radford and Ronnie (Crystal) Radford, both of Idaho Falls, and Benjamin James Reed of Orofino; stepdaughter, Misty Lee (Eric) Simmons of Idaho Falls; siblings, Debbie (Joe) Holverson of Oregon, and Lourie Myers, Mike (Charity) Reed and Ron Myers, all of Idaho Falls; a nephew, Paul (Amy) Myers of Idaho Falls; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Mike.

A visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 12, at the Salvation Army Church, 605 N. Boulevard in Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.