A memorial service for Jim Rea will be held at a later date. Mr. Rea, 73, of Philadelphia, MS, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home. He was a native of Neshoba County and a former resident of Arkansas and Memphis. He was a resident of Philadelphia since 1995. H was a retired computer systems engineer. Mr. Rea was Catholic by faith and attended Holy Rosary at Tucker. Survivors include his wife, Melissa Rea; and his mother, Nina Rea, both of Philadelphia. Mr. Rea was preceded in death by his father, James Rea.