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Eddie Reed Obituary
His funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Lawn Chapel, with burial to follow in Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Eddie Reed was born Oct. 12, 1929, in Straven, Ala., to Mary and Jessie Reed. He graduated from Shelby County Training School in 1948 and joined the Army in 1950.
After being honorably discharged from the Army, Eddie began his professional baseball career. He played for the Birmingham Black Barons and Memphis Red Sox in the Negro American League. He also played for a number of teams in the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers organizations.
In 1955, he married Eva Hudson at the Shelby County Courthouse in Columbiana, Ala., and in 1958 moved to Great Falls to play baseball with the Great Falls Electrics.
After retiring from baseball, Eddie worked for the Paris of Montana and Town & Ranch Self Service Furniture. He was a 22-year employee of Town & Ranch Self Service Furniture and retired in 1990.
Eddie's interests diverse and varied; he belonged to a number of organizations and clubs. Eddie was a member of AME Union Bethel Church, a Past Master of the Masonic Northern Lights Lodge 8 AF&AM (PHA), played in pool leagues, bowled in leagues, coached Little League Baseball and loved to hunt and fish.
Eddie was a loving husband, great father, and wonderful friend. He will be missed by many people.
He is survived by his children, Kathy Reed of Great Falls, Dexter (Ann) Reed of Portland, Ore., Mary Reed of Altadena, Calif., Mark Reed of Houston, Monica Reed and John (Kristi) Reed of Missoula; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Reed; his mother and father, Mary and Jessie Reed; and sisters Jessie Mae and Leola.
Memorials are suggested to the Great Falls Rescue Mission, 326 2nd Ave. S., Great Falls, MT 59405; Sletten Cancer Institute, 1117 29th St. S., Great Falls, MT 59405; or the Union Bethel AME Church Building Fund, 916 5th Ave. S., Great Falls, MT 59405.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eddie Reed
Robert P Halverson
January 22, 2025
My condolences to the entire Reed family. Kathy, Dexter, Mary Beth and Mark were my neighbors.in the late 60s early 70s there on 8th Ave South in Great Falls. I've thought of you all over the years and looking back I can see what a great job your dad did as a father. Some people you never forget. For me, the Reed family are definitely some of them.
Jim Macek
February 11, 2009
Your Dad was my hero. My twin and I were bat boys in 1958. Oh! the memories of your Mother and Dad. I often would stop to visit when I returned to GF. He was a class act! He will be missed.
Keith Storie
February 10, 2009
Dex and Reed Family:
My deepest sympathies to your family. I am very glad to have met your father. He was a fine gentleman. I just wish I could have seen him play ball! The measure of a man is the family that he raised and he did one heck of a job! I have no doubt that he took pleasure in how you have all succeeded in life. He has joined your mother in a better place. I just wonder if they have a ball yard in Heaven that he can't hit it out of ?
Marcy O'Connell (Jensen)
February 6, 2009
Dear Reed Family,
My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. I know just what you are going through as I just lost my dad in January. May the love of family and friends get you through this hard time. I went to school with Mary and I think my brothers were friends of Kathy. God Bless your family.
Greta Jo Romain
February 4, 2009
We were deeply saddened to hear of your father's passing. He was loved so by our son Jesse Benjamin Romain, who passed away @ 24 on 9-11-04. They enjoyed many times fishing at our ranch and were the best of buddies. Your dad was a great man who showed our family so much kindness his wonderful hearty laugh will always be remembered & missed. Praying for your peace. With our love, Kenny & Greta Romain
Mandi Hale
January 31, 2009
Eddie will truly be missed by everyone especially my family. He truly touched me everytime I saw him and he truly knew how to make people smile. Kathy you did so much for him and I truly believe that really helped him stay with us longer. Eddie you will truly be blessed but you are in a better place and its an amazing feeling knowing I have someone as kindhearted as you watching over me. Love you
Jennifer Hudson
January 30, 2009
Jennifer, Lorenzo & Vanita, Joshua & Khalida, Jeremiah & Amy, Caleb & Charisse and Christopher Hudson(Jessie's grandchildren) want to express our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father.
Brian and Jacquie Lehner
January 30, 2009
Kathy,
We were so sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Stella Maynor-Gordon
January 30, 2009
Kathy, Dexter, Mark, Mary Beth, John and rest of the Reed Children
Our love and prayers will always be with you. The passing of Uncle Eddie is a great loss to us and a big gain to the Lord.
Love,
Stella (Bama), Laythem, Eddie Maynor
Paul Baker
January 29, 2009
Dear John Reed and family, I remember Eddie as far back as my memories go. He taught all of us kids alot about baseball and was a great asset to G.F. I also have fond memories of your dear mother Eva. My condolences and prayers are with your families during this difficult time.
Donna Gladeau
January 29, 2009
Sorry to read of your father's passing-over the years he delivered furniture to our home-usually bringing it in by himself-they must have have known that they only needed one person to get the job done right. He will be missed by several-in my books he was a fine man-a true gentle giant. Our prayers are with your family.
Charlie & Sydne Abernathy
January 29, 2009
Dear John and All your Family, Please know that you have been in our thoughts since reading of the passing of your father. We know you will miss him a great deal. It's always difficult to realize that the family generation of your parents is ended and that you are now in that place.
John and Jennifer have asked about you recently and we are happy to know that you are here in Montana in Missoula.
With deep sympathy, Sydne and Charlie Abernathy (parents of J & J)
Linda Payne
January 29, 2009
I have some wonderful memories of your dad. I will never forget our first day at Union Bethel, he welcomed us with open arms and then ran home to get some baseball pictures for us. He was a very proud man, proud of his ball playing, furniture job, and more, but I never seen him light up the way he did when he talked about his children. Trust me when I say he thought you guys were his greatest accomplishment in life. May the Lord comfort you during this time and may you find much peace and joy in knowing your dad is dancing around in Heaven. We love and miss you.
Bob Fox
January 29, 2009
To the Reed family
Your father was a great man in many different ways. First a great family man and second a friend to many.
I grew up at legion ball park when Eddie played. I was the ball boy for 3 years and became friends with Eddie. He would always give me a ride home from the ball park after the late games. Eddie hit the
longest home run i have ever seen to this day, over 580 feet...they taped it. I still have the baseball Eddie signed. Eddie was one of the best people i have ever know. i known God will take good care of Eddie.
Brett Wiensch
January 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mr. Reed is in a wonderful place with wonderful people. We all need to take his lead and live life to the fullest. God bless all of you and your families.
Brett, Heather, Dani & Ashley
Dan Muschalik
January 28, 2009
Dear Mark and Reed Family:
While I never knew your father, I have had the pleasure of knowing Mark for the past 11 years.
I have heard and read many great things about your father and family. Mark bares the fruits of your family, and is a tremendous individual because of these.
Mine, my wifes, and son's prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
God Bless Each of You,
Dan, Rhonda and Reid Muschalik
Richmond, TX
Paula Baroch
January 28, 2009
Dear Dexter, Mark, Kathy & the entire Reed Family ~
I am so sorry to hear about your father. I am keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers.
Paula Baroch
Karon Davis
January 28, 2009
Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
The congregation at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
January 28, 2009
Dear Kathy and Family,
Please accept our sympathy and prayers as you mourn your father's passing; though there is great sadness now, let the examples of love and joy in life that Eddie has left you be a wonderful blessing and inspiration to be shared with all you meet each day. May you draw especially near to the Lord, Jesus, and be healed through His comfort and peace.
Carrie Lee
January 28, 2009
Kathy,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. It's never easy to lose a parent. Please know we are thinking of you and your family.
Dave & Carrie Lee
Scott Henderson
January 28, 2009
My thoughts are with you all in this time. Your family was there for me when I lost my father in my pre teen years and I have always cherished my time spent in your home. The memory of your Dad lives on in the great family he created. Dexter remembers my "greatest sport moment" when I actually hit a pitch of your Dad's in your back yard. Your Dad's laugh would light up a room. I can still hear it. I love you all and let me know if there is anything you need.
Heather Rickert Kiedrowski
January 28, 2009
Reed Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. I will always remember him having a kind heart and a big laugh.
With deepest sympathies,
Heather Rickert Kiedrowski
Dana Forrest
January 28, 2009
Hey Dexter. I just heard about the loss of your father. I would like to express my sorrow & offer you & your family support in making it through this most difficult time for you! If there is anything that we can help you with, please feel free to call! . However, I would love to see you, Mark, Mary & the rest of the family! God bless! Our prayers are with you!
Cory Forrest
January 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Reed family. May God give you strength during this trying time. Please know there are friends out there who are touched by your sorrow.
Valerie Carter
January 27, 2009
To Mark and his family. My husband, Jack, daughter,Laura, son, Craig and myself, Valerie, consider ourselves an extension of the Reed family in Houston. Mark is an intrical part of our daily life and an important part of our family. We know all of you and have shared many family stories with Mark about his mother and father. The love your family has for one another has always been so evident and an inspiration for anyone trying to bring up children in todays world. Cathy, no one can say enough about the loving care you have given your Dad over the last several years. If everyone could be blessed with the care and love you have given they could truly say they have had a good life. We love all of you. You were truly blessed with wonderful parents and that is what has made you the outstanding individuals you are today. All of you have our love, thoughts and prayers. Valerie Carter
Margaret, Brian, Brent Gardner
January 27, 2009
To the Reed Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. All of you are in our hearts
Linda O'Connell
January 27, 2009
Kathy,
It has been a long journey the last few years for you and your Dad. I know you will miss him deeply. My prayers are with you and your family.
Geary Zale
January 27, 2009
To The Reed Family
I am very sorry for the loss of your father. He was always a hero of mine and I know that you will all miss him dearly.We will keep him and all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest sympathy
Ashley, Jillian and Geary Zale
Jim Calderhead
January 27, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the entire Reed family,
What a wonderful man. What wonderful parents. What a wonderful family.
Your parents’ love, support, and inspiration live on through all of you and the many lives they touched. They bestowed upon all of you such a strong foundation. I have such fond memories of all of us growing up together. Your mother mending our many cuts and bruises and your father’s infectious laughter.
My thoughts are with you,
Pat and Carl Rosenleaf
January 27, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to Kathy and all of your family. May your memories and the shared loved of friends and family sustain you during this trying time.
Bruci Ann Hall
January 27, 2009
Kathy:
I am so sorry for your loss. I think of you often, my prayers are with you and your family.
Bruci Ann
CJ Ameline
January 27, 2009
Monica,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad, I remember him very well. my heart goes out to you and your family at this time
Zatha (Gardner) Andaya
January 27, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss, I always had a great time when I stayed with you and your family,also when all of the family would come to Harry & Dollie Lacey's Ranch (my grandparent's) in the Shonkin Mountain's. You and your family are wery special to alot of people. My thoughts and prays are with all of you.
Patricia Zale-Pullen
January 27, 2009
To All of the Reed Family:
Rejoice for Eddie has been called Up to be on the greatest baseball team ever! He has also been reunited with the love of his life. And he is finally at Peace. Our prayers and love are with you all.
Patricia
Troy, Krista and Ethan Boggess. Darrington Washington.
Aunt Mary Zale Great Falls
Vikki McGregor
January 26, 2009
Reed Family - I have known your Father for over 3 decades. He was a kind and thoughtful man to all, but Eddie was extremely proud of his Family. God has Blessed you all.
Jamie Smith-Stevens
January 26, 2009
Kathy,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jamie Smith- Stevens
Dick & Gloye Brown
January 26, 2009
The Reed Family, Your Dad is now at peace and re-united with the love of his life! His journey has been long and God bless you Kathy for being able to walk that journey with him! Your mom & dad were so special and raised a special family!! Love, Dick & Gloye
Gerard Boland
January 26, 2009
Kathy...I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. My thoughts are with you and your family....
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