Death Benefit #386 – Mike Reames

Michael “Mike” Eugene Reames, 78 of Lima, passed away after a brief battle with lung cancer, October 27, 2026, at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center

Mike was born January 7, 1948, in Kenton, OH, to Eugene and Evelyn (Glasgow) Reames, who preceded him in death. On June 26, 1971, he married the love of his life, Cheryle (Blackburn) Reames, who preceded him in death on August 19, 2020.

Mike was a 1966 graduate of Belle Center High School, and he was a proud United States Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked in HVAC for Smith-Baughn, Tilton, and lastly Dotson. Mike was an active, life-time member of the Lima SABRES shooting Association. He was a published gunsmith and custom air gun designer. Being wonderful with his hands, he was a talented woodworker and machinist.

Mike is survived by his favorite daughter, Wendy (Ron) Kingston; favorite son, Casey (Rachel) Reames; grandchildren, Aiden Kingston, Roen Reames, and Raylan Reames; sister, Pamela Esch, and his brothers, Rex (Debbie) Reames and Jon (Juan) Reames.

Per Mike’s wishes, a private family gathering will be held at a later date.