Herman Reed

Herman Boyd Reed, age 88, of Maryville, TN formerly of Oak Ridge, went to heaven Sunday, September 18, 2016 to be with family and friends. He was a long time member of Deep Springs Baptist Church and short time member of Forest Hill Baptist Church. Herman was a retired painter from the engineering department at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He began working there in 1970. He was born April 18, 1928 in Robertsville, TN and was one of seven children born to the late Rev. Charlie and Minnie Grace Reed. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Clifton, Clyde, Mack, Ralph, and twin brother Thurman Reed; sister, Ruth Reed Stooksbury. Herman's hobbies include gardening and tinkering in his workshop. He always had flowers and vegetable from his garden to share with others. Sometimes people would just stop and look or ask about his garden and lawn animals. Herman is survived by: Daughters………… Judy Rainwater and husband Pete of Maryville Tammy Reed of Kingston Son…………….. Jerry Reed of TN 8 grandchildren. Aaron River, Beth Rainwater, Stephanie Fox, Vanessa Turner, Emmie Reed, Hannah Reed, Gia Reed, and Kelsie Reed Several nieces and nephews The family will receive friends 6:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life service to follow in the chapel. The Celebration of Life will begin at 7:00 pm with Rev. Gary Thomas officiating. His graveside will be 11:00 am, Thursday at the Oak Ridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests that any donations be sent in the care of Holley Gamble Funeral Home, P.O. Box 327, Clinton, TN 37717. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com