James Thompson "Jim" Reid Jr.

October 27, 1959 - December 3, 2020

James “Jim” Thompson Reid Jr. 61, of Huntington, passed away Thursday morning December 3, 2020 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. Jim was born October 27, 1959 in Harris County, Texas, to James Thompson Reid Sr. and Alice (Crittenden) Reid. Jim graduated in 1978 from Westbury High School in Houston, TX. He obtained his Bachelors Degree in Computer Science in 1989 while in the U.S. Navy. He received his Masters Degree in 1996 in Master of Science in Organizational Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, Fort Wayne, IN. Jim was in the U.S. Navy from June 1978 to November 1989. He was an Electronic Technician 1st Class (SS). On February 9, 1996 Jim married Tamara "Tammy" K. (Grover) Mossburg at Fairview Church of God in Yoder, IN. Jim attended Sugar Grove Church of God in Churubusco, IN. He enjoyed spending time with family, helping others, boating and fishing, woodworking, putting puzzles together, collecting coins and stamps, and playing euchre. He loved squirrels, was a fan of James Bond, and wrote poetry for his family. He served different roles in his 31 years at BAE Systems with his last being Product Development Engineer. Survivors include his wife Tammy K. Reid of Huntington, a daughter Angela R. (Matt) Musco of Bluffton, a nephew Kenneth Musick of TX, two nieces; Karen (Wayne) Arthur and Tracy (Jay) Saylor, both of TX, along with six great nieces and nephews, eight great-great nieces and nephews all of TX, a stepmother Audry Reid of TX and a father-in-law Herbert Grover of Warren, IN. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Beverly Musick and Georgia Wheelock and mother-in-law Phyllis Grover. A private service will take place on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton, with Pastor Tim Grable officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren, IN. A public visitation will take place on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 5pm – 8pm at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. The safety of the family and all visitors is our utmost priority. For everyone’s safety, we ask that you practice social distancing. Masks are required for visitation and for the funeral and cemetery service. During the current COVID -19 guidelines, we are only allowed a limited number of people in the building at a time. We appreciate your cooperation and patience. Friends wishing to watch Jim’s service can do so from the safety of their home, utilizing a Zoom Meeting. You can login using the Zoom Meeting I.D. # 886 4427 2059 and you can login after 12:45 P.M. on Friday, December 11, 2020. Memorials may be made to Sugar Grove Church of God, Churubusco, IN. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.