REAMS, Roscoe ROSCOE REAMS Mr. Roscoe Reams, sportsman extraordinaire, age 84 of McDonough, passed away September 16, 2008 in an automobile accident after his weekly feeding of wildlife on a friend's farm. Roscoe's love of hunting and fishing began as a boy roaming the woods and camping along the Chattahoochee. He graduated from the Atlanta Boy's High School; attended college at Georgia State; enlisted in the Navy and served during World War II. Roscoe taught himself to bow hunt in the early forties and gave demonstrations across the country including the ballroom of the Hotel Statler in New York City. He demonstrated his skill on the Tonight Show, and spoke and demonstrated his art at hundreds of wildlife shows around the nation. His biggest thrill was shooting a bear with a bow at thirty yards in the Smokey Mountains. He became so famous as a sportsman that Life magazine depicted him in a full page ad sampling a glass of whiskey after a hard day in a field. In real life he was not a drinker. He was also featured in other publications as well as eighty newspapers shooting arrows into a prominent brand of tires to demonstrate how quickly they resealed themselves. He was known as the top hunting archer in the nation and Atlanta's Robin Hood. In addition to archery, Roscoe was a champion fisherman and alligator hunter. He set a Georgia record catching a 9-lb. Rainbow Trout with an artificial lure. He was employed by the federal government to catch alligators off Blackbeard Island in Florida. While alligator hunting, he often caught the fish he cooked around the campfire at dinner. Roscoe was a master turkey caller and was in great demand as a guide for turkey shoots. He hunted deer, made hunting and fishing videos for TV, and worked full time at Delta Airlines until his retirement in 1986. His friends knew Roscoe as a modest man and loyal friend and most had no idea of his expertise and fame as a sportsman. He never talked about himself, but was always there to help when there were people in need. He often said "If you need me at anytime, anywhere, day or night, I'll be there." His friends knew his word was his bond. In 2002, Roscoe and his wife, Elinor moved to Henry County and became active in the Berea Christian Church. He was always available to do anything needed. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Elinor Reams; stepson, Greg (Lisa) Hanson; daughter, Dianne Henneger; two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 11:00 AM from the Berea Christian Church in Hampton. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions are asked to be made to Berea Christian Church, 37 Woolsey Road, Hampton, GA 30228 in memory of Roscoe Reams. Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, 770-914-8833, haistenfunerals.com