James A. Rea Jr. Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of James A. Rea Jr. of Elkhart, Indiana is shared. James, born on March 15, 1962, passed away on September 15, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
James will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor James by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though James is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. James’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He is survived by: his parents, Sue Gantt (Marc) and Jim Rea (Jan); his sisters, Connie Story (Mike) and Cindy Whittaker (Mark); his nephews, Brandon Palmer and Collin Whittaker; and his niece Corinn Whittaker.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 27th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home (403 W Franklin St, Elkhart, IN 46516).
