Reverend James L. Reid Obituary in Augusta at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home

Obituary For Reverend James L. Reid

Rev. James Leon Reid, 63, transitioned peacefully, Friday, August 4, 2023, in Augusta, Georgia in Doctors Hospital. Rev. Reid was born and raised in Thomson, Georgia where he attended and graduated from Thomson High School. He later earned his Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Voorhees College and a Master’s degree from Andersonville Theological Seminary. Rev. Reid served as the Pastor of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Forest Hills for sixteen years. He touched the lives of many young people while serving as the Facility Director of the Augusta Regional Youth Development Center and previously Chief of Paine College Campus Safety.

Rev. Reid’s legacy will be cherished by his devoted spouse of thirty-eight years, Lady Josalyn Y. Reid; children, Nicholas D. Reid, Dr. Mia Y. Reid, Erica Hansbrough, and James L. Reid, Jr.; grandchildren, Nicholas D. Reid Jr. Eva Reid, Titan Reid, Byron Brown Jr., Zaria Jefferson, Montez Rogers, Mylez Rogers, Xavier Reid, and Lauryn Reid; brothers, Stuyvesant Reid, Sylvester Hamilton Jr., and Dr. Sebastian Hamilton; loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

A celebration of life will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 12, 2023, on the historic campus of Paine College in the Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel (1235 Fifteenth Street, Augusta, GA) with Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Favors officiating and Rev. Dr. Melvin Ivey presiding. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Public viewing, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Friday, August 11, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to either of the following in Rev. Reid’s honor:

Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation

https://netrf.org/get-involved/give-now/

Paine College: Give to Growing Paine - Paine College

The service for Rev. Reid can be viewed at the link provided: https://www.facebook.com/3618PeachOrchardRd

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Sending our sincere condolences of the lost of Uncle Leon. Sending you positive thoughts and lots of prayers.
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My deepest condolences to Mrs.Reid and family. I've known Rev.Reid and family through his great ministry @PGMBC since he first started pastoring at Piney Grove. My love and thoughts and prayers goes out to his family in this difficult time.May God keep strengthen you and keeping you.from Wynette Hester and Family

Josaylyn and the Reid family, please accept my deepest sympathies over the loss of your husband and know that you're in my thoughts during this difficult time. Peace and continued blessings -- from your high school classmate, Peter Williams.

My deepest condolences to Mrs. Reid and family. Pastor Reid was a sincere and caring pastor who cared about his church and his congregation he will be missed. God will take these steps with you . Peace be with you. Portia iesha and Michael Kelly

Prayers of peace and comfort to Josalyn (my friend/high school classmate),family,friends,and the congregation of Piney Grove. Met Reid, when the three of us attended and graduated from Law Enforcement Academy, where they fell in love and eventually married♥️. Pastor Reid always had a kind word whenever we ran into each other. He will be missed here on earth. Sleep well brother. Tonya Sibert🙏

Prayers of peace and comfort to Josalyn (my friend/high school classmate), and family. Met Reid, while the three of us attended and graduated from Law Enforcement Academy, where they met, fell in love, and eventually married. Pastor Reid will be sorely missed. Always had kind words whenever I ran into him. Sleep in peace brother.

Our deepest condolences to the Reid family, may God bring comfort and peace to their hearts, RIP Pastor Reid till we meet again

Sending my sincere condolences and love to the family.
Sharie Mckevie

Josalyn, I'm so sorry! I can't even imagine how difficult this is for you. What I do know is, JR loved you and his family. He worked hard to ensure his family's wellbeing. A great guy and friend too many. He will be missed! God's Grace is Sufficient! Henry & Vernell Mims

Prayers and condolences to the family.

Marcus Fogle and family send condolences and prayers to the family. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts.

With deepest sympathy to family and friends

Rest in Peace cousin 🙏🏽❤️

I worked with JR as we called him at SRS on Srt for many years! We were not only teammates but also brothers! He will always be in my heart! His family will be in my thoughts and prayers! Todd Hudson

To the Reid family. Leon was always an inspiration and a true hero. He always welcomed me and my family with open arms much like his father, Mr. Johnny Boy Reid. He set the example of a Christian, a Father, a Brother, an Uncle and a Friend. He will be missed for his kindness and for his love of all who knew him. I am truly a better man for having known him in our small community of Thomson and for the times we were able to talk with one another. May God bless his family and may he always be forever in our hearts and minds. Pete and Melissa Pinkston and family.

I'm so sorry for your lost He was my pastor at piney grove! He was the best pastor! It make me so sad

May God, our Comforter, be with you now and always. The family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Jenkins Culpepper

Josalyn and family I am so sorry for your loss words cannot describe the pain that I am feeling for you and the children. As you know Reid, you and I go so far back before your children were born and Reid was such a good person in which he landed a wonderful, loving and beautiful wife. Reid will be truly missed, his laugh, his smile, just everything about his was so genuine. May Father God give you the strength you need to get through this time of sadness.
Cheryl Boler-Hill and family.

May GOD strengthen the family in this time of bereavement, a citizen of Thomson ga, I pray 🙏 for healing,

My Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to First Lady, Josalyn Reid, and Family, and CO-workers, and friends. My Brother, Reverend James L. Reid /G\ and I met and worked together at the Augusta Police Department in the early 1980(s) and worked together at the Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center (December/2018 until August/2019). We maintained a friendship of brotherly love for (40) years. Reverend Reid loved his wife, family, and fellow man and was professional at all times. Rest In Peace!!! You fought a good fight and now take your rest in Heaven.

With deepest sympathy to the Rev. JL Reid Family and Piney Grove BC Families and Friends. Sis. Lenora S Howard Family/ Broadway BC.

I'm very sorry for your loss. I went to school with James. May God give you comfort and peace in the days to come. Judy Everage

To the Reid Family, Leon's kindness, integrity, love of family and, of the Lord will always be remembered. Sending our sincere condolences.
With love, cousins; Mr. Kenneth Roberson and Mrs. Elaine Roberson-Meeks

You will always be our friend/family. Your memories will keep a smile on our face and in our hearts. You will truly be miss. To your family our family we send our love prayers and condolences.know that we are here for you. Love Cedric and Wanda Wright and Family