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Carl P. "Coach Reid" Reid

Petersburg, Virginia

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February 24, 2019
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Petersburg, Virginia

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J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg Obituary


Mr. Carl Phillip “Coach Reid” Reid of Petersburg, VA, departed this life on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Southside Regional Medical Center.Carl was a native of Petersburg and attended Petersburg Public School System.  He retired from Phillip Morris in February 2008, after 35 years of dedicated service.


Carl coached football, softball, and baseball for Petersburg Recreation League and Petersburg High School.  Carl was a member of the “Cat” Club and loved to fish, bowl, and travel. He was devoted to his family, friends and community. 


Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Jones and Raymond Reid; stepfather, Ernest “Hat” Jones Sr.: grandparents, Willie and Laura Rowlett, Otis and Elizabeth Reid; sisters, Vera Mayfield, Denise Pajela, Ernestine Crenshaw, Rita Epps, and Laura Reid, and brother, Thomas Akins.


Carl’s memory will be cherished by his devoted niece, Cynithia Reid; brother, Ernest Jones, Jr.; sisters, Regina Reid, Earline Balthrop, and Gail Reid; loving nieces and nephews, Yolanda Garrett (Vincent), Jenise Jones,  Jasmine Jones Latonya Hayes, Shandra Claiborne, Tony Mayfield (Akida), Carlos Johnson, William Hayes (Tabitha), Jamar Mobley, Jeremy Mobley, Javon Jones,  and Jashawn Jones; great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.


His purpose in life was to help others in every manner. Carl will sorrowfully be missed and never forgotten.


At the request of Mr. Reid the service will be private with no viewing.
 
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

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I would just like to say that I just heard about Carl's passing from some of our retirees who worked with him. I was one if his supervisors and we always had great talks and whenever there was an issue with our process we worked it out. Carl was a dedicated worker and an easy going person. He will be truly missed. May GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY.

On behalf of Myself and the girls, l extend my heartfelt condolences. Carl was such a sweet, caring man whom which l will cherish the friendship from Buckner Street. May the Lord comfort you at this emotional time.

CARL YOU ARE SO MISSED...THE RIVER ISN'T THE SAME WITHOUT YOU...YOU WERE A GENTLE SOUL THAT WAS ALWAYS THERE TO LEND A HELPING HAND....I COULDN'T WAIT TO GET THAT ROD YOU PROMISED ME, I ONLY HOPE IT BRINGS SOMEONE THE JOY THAT IT BROUGHT YOU!MY HEART IS HEAVY,AND I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ALL THE TALKS THAT WE HAD AND THE ADVISE YOU WOULD GIVE ME... KNOW THAT YOU ARE FOREVER LOVED AND MISSED AND THE MEMORIES WE SHARED WILL FOREVER REMAIN IN MY HEART...MISSED AND FOREVER LOVED!!!!

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

My prayers go out to the family of Carl. He was a good man and will be missed.

My prayers go out to the family. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and he will grant you peace and strength.

My condolences to Carl's family and friends. Rest in eternal peace old friend.

Sorry to hear about Carl. My prayers are with the family. Mrs. Anne Bradford and family.