Mr.Ishmel Jones Reid 88 of Jayess, MS passed away on Tuesday November 19, 2019 at his residence in Jayess, MS. He was born July 18, 1931 in Lawrence County, MS to Albert Cannon and Hettie Cynthia Tullis Reid.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Topeka Baptist Church in Jayess, MS, Service time at 1:00 PM at the Church with graveside services following in Tilton United Methodist Church Cemetery. Bro. Jeffery Conn, Dr. Michael Reid and Bro. Dale Authement will officiate the services, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Ishmel loved being outdoors, fishing, gardening, playing golf, and basketball. He was a member of Topeka Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. Mr. Reid proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army and enjoyed telling his stories to others. He loved his devoted wife, children, grandchildren, and all his family as well as a multitude of friends.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Ivye Lou Storie Reid, two daughters Debbie Reid and late husband Tommy, Brenda Conn and husband Tab; one son Dr. Michael Jones Reid and wife Andrea; eight grandchildren Tabitha Speights and husband Ryan, Maria Verdin and husband Billy, Jeffrey Conn and wife Nicole, Melissa Ownby and husband Josh, Rocky Reid and wife Stacey, Soon Ferguson and husband Tye, Will Reid and fiancée Brooke Flory and Kaylee Pettit and husband Justin; He also leaves behind 17 great grandchildren, that he absolutely adored..

Preceeding him in death are his parents; brothers Cannon Reid and wife Tommie, Harold Reid; one sister Johnny Dimple Reid.