James """"Jim"""" E. Reilly, age 67, resident of Long Beach, died on Tuesday, February 21, 2006, in Long Beach.
Mr. Reilly was born in Valhalla, NY, and was a retired Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force, serving more than 30 years. He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, and the Elks Lodge #606, Biloxi.
Mr. Reilly was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Thomas and Millicent M. Reilly; and brothers, Thomas Francis, Robert Joseph, and Peter Henry Reilly.
He is survived by his children, Rebecca Owens of Tupelo, Jamie Henderson of Long Beach, James Richard """"Rick"""" Reilly of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Patrick Sean Reilly of Slidell, and David Wayne Reilly of Saucier; sister, Virginia Marie Elliott of High Springs, FL; 18 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.
A graveside memorial will be held on Friday, February 24, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Air Force Honor Guard.
Gulf Coast Funeral Homes, Inc. Kiln DeLisle Road Chapel, is in charge of arrangements, and an online guestbook may be signed at www.gulfcoastfh.com.