James Briton "Brit" Reasons went in the pearly gates of Heaven on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Beloved Husband of the late Earnesteen Reasons (nee Rawlings) for 63 years. Loving father of Linda (late Dewey) Crump. Cherished grandfather of Austin Crump. Dear half-brother of the late Donald (Ellen) Reasons, Marvin (Theresa) Lynch . Dear husband, father, brother, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, brother in law and friend . "Brit" to family and "Jim" to friends. He was a very active member in church his entire life. He loved the Word of God and before going to sleep he often read and studied his Bible. He attended Southside Assembly of God and helped with the sound system. Later he attended New Hope Fellowship Church where he liked to welcome new people into the congregation. He was a principled man who was steadfast in his trust, faith and love for his Lord and Savior, his family and his friends. He had a pure heart and loved unconditionally. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 30, 2022 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm at New Hope Fellowship Church, 5919 Antire Rd., High Ridge, MO. Service immediately following at 3:00pm. Interment will be Monday, February 7, 2022. Meet at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood Dr., Fenton, MO at 10:15am. We will go in procession to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.