James B. Reese, 50, of Big Spring, Texas, died on Wednesday, August 18, 2004, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 21, 2004 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Friday at the funeral home.He was born on November 3, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio and married Marla Jean Welker on December 5, 1987 in Irving, Texas. She preceded him in death on October 1, 2001.Mr. Reese moved to Big Spring in June 2001 from Washington and had worked as a truck driver and mechanic.Survivors include his step daughter, Wilma Casstevens of Big Spring; his son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Paula Reese; his father, James A. Reese and two grandchildren, Isaac Reese and Shawn Casstevens.He was also preceded in death by his step mother, Vada Reese and his grandmother, Ruby Reese.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,