William Linwood "Billy" REID

William Linwood "Billy" REID

William REID Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 23, 2009.
REID, William Linwood "Billy," 61, of Richmond, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. Billy was preceded in death by his father, Eddie; and beloved daughter, Windy. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; mother, Mary; daughter, Heidi; son, Myk; stepsons, Charles, Jeremy and Jason; sisters, Myra and Susie; brother, Woody; grandchildren, Stephanie, Tiffany, Ronnie and Tony; and his puppy dog, Criket. Billy served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 in the Chapel of Derbyshire Baptist Church, 8800 Derbyshire Road, Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be registered at www.mem.com.


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October 17, 2019

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Susie

October 17, 2019

10 years and it seems like yesterday. Love and miss you so much big brother.

Sylvia Reid

October 25, 2009

God saw you getting tired
A cure was not to be,
So He put His arms around you, and whispered, "Come To Me."
With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,we could not make you stay.
Many times we thought of you, many times we've cried,
If love alone could save you, you never would have died.
A golden heart stopped beating,your tender hands at rest,
God took you home to prove to us He only takes the best.
Forever and Always My Love,
Syl

October 23, 2009

My brother, my hero. Love, your little sister.

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