Pledger 'Pete' Reems

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Pledger "Pete" Reems, age 89 of Watkinsville, Georgia who entered into rest Friday, July 19, 2013.

Mr. Reems was born in Banks County Georgia, the son of the late Henry and Sally Hooper Reems and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Watkinsville. Mr. Reems faithfully served his country during World War II in the Pacific Theatre including Guadalcanal, retiring from the U.S. Navy with over twenty years of service. Together with his late wife Mable, they operated Reems Child Daycare Centers in Commerce and Jefferson for a number of years and Mr. Reems also operated a Barbershop in downtown Jefferson for many years.


Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Cox, sons, Pete Reems, Jr. and Dallas Reems and nine grandchildren. Graveside services will be held noon Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Woodbine Cemetery, Jefferson with military honors and the Reverend Carlos Sibley officiating. In lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Watkinsville, 1610 Simonton Bridge Road, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677. Evans Funeral Home Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467.

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