James Reams Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 17, 2022 we had to say goodbye to James Reams of Litchfield Park, Arizona. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Reams to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Olin Reams and Dorothy Reams; and his significant other Tina Aridas. He is survived by: his brother Olin Mark Reams.

Because of his driving promotion of Bluegrass and Americana music, he had earned several nicknames durning his lifetime that reflected his contributions to the genre; Kentucky Songbird, Father of Brooklyn Bluegrass, and Ambassador of Bluegrass Unfortunately for those of us who loved him, and the many people who were impacted by his zest for life and music, he has passed on.