Reynaldo D Jose

February 13, 1941 - September 16, 2020

Dr. Reynaldo “Rey” Jose, 79, of Princeton, WV passed away on September 16, 2020 after a short battle with Covid-19. Rey was born in Manila, Philippines on February 13, 1941, always claiming “13” as his lucky number because of his birthday. He moved to the U.S., first via Chicago, IL in 1972, then to WV in 1975 to make a better life for his family. He worked as an ER physician at St. Luke’s in Bluefield, WV, then transitioned to working as a family physician in private practice in Wolfe, WV and War, WV. After leaving private practice, he worked for both Raleigh and Mercer County Health Departments. He felt being a physician was his calling to “serve humanity” and was greatly defined by his love for his patients. Rey was also known for his love of family and devout faith, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bluefield, WV. He also loved to fish and travel, particularly in his RV, visiting family and friends any opportunity he could. Rey is survived by his spouse, Ester Jose, who is currently in an ICU in Roanoke, VA. He is also survived by a son, Joel Jose of Las Vegas, NV; daughter and son-in-law, Jeremiah and Melanie Jose Robinson of Princeton, WV; grandson, John Robinson; two brothers, Manuel and Ernie Jose and their families, both of Winston-Salem, NC. Rey is preceded in death by his first wife, Milagros Jose; son, George Jose; and daughter, Angelina Jose. His presence will be greatly missed by his family and all those he touched in his life. Currently no funeral services are planned other than a small immediate family ceremony due to the Covid pandemic. A memorial mass will be scheduled at a later date when it is safe to gather together. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.