January 24, 2019
By: Bill Conger
DeKalb West School paid honor to a longtime Bulldog supporter January 14 during the last home basketball game of the season.
DeKalb West School dedicated the basketball score table in memory of the late Jimmy Reasonover, who worked for over 30 years as the school’s official clock keeper. His widow, Jean, and sons, Larry and Robbie, also were given a plaque to thank them “for sharing him with this school and county’s youth.”
“During this time, Mr. Reasonover also kept the clock for the high school as well as helped coach several Little League teams as well as area football teams,” Principal Sabrina Farler told the crowd. “Mr. Jimmy always made sure kids got to practices as well as back home safely by loading the car and taking them with his own kids.”
“Mr. Reasonover loved DeKalb West School, although basketball was the sport that he enjoyed the most. The basketball program was second only to the love for his family and church. Uncle Jimmy would be at every game only missing for a church event or to go watch his grandkids play ball.”
“We lost Mr. Reasonover this year. He loved keeping the clock and watching the game. He did a great job, and we miss seeing him sitting alongside Mrs. Pat.”
“Although someone else will step in and do a wonderful job, we will always remember Mr. Jimmy, and he will be missed.”