Fallen Hero: Retired Staff Sergeant James Ronald “Ronnie” Reid

Ackerman, MS

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Obituary

Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:

Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.

In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero.  Our nation, our state, and the mNational Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.

Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on January 22, 2026, and has moved on to his heavenly home.    Retired Staff Sergeant James Ronald “Ronnie” Reid, age 74, Ackerman, MS, who had served in the 2nd Battalion, 114th Field Artillery Regiment has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord.

It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country.  A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.

Rest in Peace Soldier.  We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.

You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.

Another great Soldier has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life”.

Obituary, Visitation, and Service Details:

James Ronald “Ronnie” Reid, of Ackerman, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his residence in Ackerman, MS. Ronnie was born on September 6, 1951, in Louisville, MS, to James Rupert and Christine (Taylor) Reid. He was 74 years old. Ronnie was a retired Forester for the MS Forestry Commission, long time City Park Commissioner for Ackerman, MS, and a member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church near McCool, MS. He was also a retired Staff Sergeant for the National Guard. Ronnie was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Desert Storm.

Funeral services will be held at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church near McCool, MS on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery near McCool, MS. Visitation will be held prior to service timeon Friday, January 30, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS.

Ronnie is survived by his 3 daughters, Andrea Eaves of Sturgis, MS, Holli Mitchell of Sherman, MS, and Allison Riley (Vernon) of Starkville, MS; his brother, Jimmy Reid of Philadelphia, MS. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren, Matt Moss (Whitney) of Sturgis, MS, Jenni Smith (Ben) of Hattiesburg, MS, Brianne Byrd (Brandon) of Sherman, MS, Cody Landrum (Nikkie) of Ackerman, MS, Miracle Riley of Starkville, MS, Marleigh Oswalt of Sturgis, MS, and Abbi Oswalt of Jacksonville, FL; and 11 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby (Gordon) Reid; a grandson, Jaylin Reid; his parents, James Rupert and Christine (Taylor) Reid; and 3 siblings, Susan Reid Lepard, Peggy Reid Miller, and Mike Reid.

Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church.