William Sidney (Sid) Reames of Bradenton, Florida was born October 13, 1936 in West Plains, Missouri.
He entered eternal rest at age 89 on October 11, 2026 in Sarasota, Florida
Sid was the son of the late Earl Sidney and Frances Lee (Pool) Reames
He is survived by his wife, Claudia (Royal) Reames, and children, Jerri Anne Phillips (John), Darla Walker (Rob), Teresa Livingston, Wendy South (Mike), Steven Zickafoose (Ruby), sister-in-law, Sue Royal, fourteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Tracey Gail Reames, and his older siblings, Earl Mitchell Reames (Jean), John Pool Reames (Marjorie), Elizabeth “Betty” Theodosia (John) McDonnold, Gertrude Reames, Anna Lee Maring, Frances “Izzy” Isabell Reames, and Mary Louise Jones.
Sid was a graduate of Manatee High School, Class of 1954 and an Eagle Scout.
After graduation, he served in the US Navy and achieved the rank of Construction Mechanic 3rd Class.
During his career, he owned and operated Chevron Service Stations, was a long-distance semi-truck driver, retired from Chevron after which he owned and operated Palmetto Pistol Range.
He was a long-time member of Woodland Baptist Church.
Sid enjoyed family time, gun collecting, target shooting, old time country music, woodworking and watercolor painting.
We would like to give thanks to the staff at Sarasota Memorial Oncology Tower and ICU.
A Memorial Service will be held November 2nd at 11:00 am at Woodland Community Church, 9607 State Road 70 E, Bradenton with graveside services to follow at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Rd 72, Sarasota (Clark Road).
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to Woodland Community Church.
