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Ralph Reid

1924 - 2015

Ralph Reid obituary, 1924-2015, Waterford, MI

BORN

1924

DIED

2015

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Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

3141 Sashabaw Road

Waterford, Michigan

Ralph Reid Obituary

REID, RALPH A. “Joe” of Waterford; died August 7, 2015 at 91 years of age. Born April 5, 1924 in Russellville, Kentucky to the late A. Y. and Esther Reid. Beloved husband of N. Gail Reid and the late Mary Wilma Reid; loving father of Ralph “Dan” (Jeanice) Reid and Steven Boyd Reid; dearest grandfather of Adam, Jeanaiah, Andrew and Jonathan; great grandfather of Asa. Preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret Van Horn, Esther Parker, Naomi Ruth Goad, Albert Y. Reid Jr., Scharlene Reid and Lois Carneal. Mr. Reid was a finish Carpenter for General Motors for over 20 years. Joe was also a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was a founding member of Columbia Ave. Baptist Church. Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday August 12, 2015 at COATS FUNERAL HOME –WATERFORD. Pastor Brad Adams officiating. Burial at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Columbia Ave. Baptist Church. To send a condolence visit www.CoatsFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2015.

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John & Charlotte Vallance

August 2, 2019

Love Joe...aka Ralph" Loved People & Hugs. Missed By Many & Loved by All Who knew Him: Married to a Friendly Great Lady ( Gail ) R.I.P. Joe.....Will See You Again:) Love John & Charlotte Vallance. 2019

Ralph Daniel Reid

August 15, 2015

It was a hard week. God is good. We made it through the week very well with support of friends and loved ones. Thanks to all who prayed and/or reached out to us this week.

Jo Nell Gillum

August 11, 2015

I wish I could be there with you at this sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 11, 2015

Our prayers are with your family in the loss of Joe. May you have peace and comfort. Bob & Sarah Brown

Patti Tossey

August 11, 2015

You are all on my heart. The Lord is faithful. Much love, Patti

Andrew / Pam Good

August 11, 2015

We will miss you Joe. Your kind smile,your caring disposition and your love of the lord...you were,and still are, an inspiration. We'll see you again brother. May the promise and hope of that reunion be the most prominent thought entering the minds of us left behind without you ,and missing you.R.I.P. Joe,we love you.
We are praying for your wonderful wife and family...may they be comforted by the God you now see and are face to face with.

John & Charlotte Vallance

August 9, 2015

Praise the Lord: Our Great Friend has reached his final Journey Home . Our Deepest Condolences to his Lovely wife Gail & the Family . R.I.P. Joe........You will be Missed Greatly:)

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Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

3141 Sashabaw Road, Waterford, MI 48329

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3141 Sashabaw Road, Waterford, MI 48329

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Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

3141 Sashabaw Road, Waterford, MI 48329

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