John W. Reed

Like Lynn Suits, I was born into the First Baptist Church 'Family' just a few years after John arrived in 1949, thus had the rare privilege of knowing him all my life. Mark was in Sunday school and high school with me, Mark was a nice guy, died too young. Randy Reed was also a fun kid, still see him as about ten years old running around after Church, they were both handsome and smart fellows....Despite these and other tragedies in John's life, he never lost his faith in God or fellow man....

I am a faculty assistant at the UM Law School and have know John for quite a few years. He always had a smile on his face and would say "hi" when we would meet in the Legal Research corridors. He will be surely missed by all of us at UM Law School. My coworker, Margaret (Peg) Klocinksi, would go visit John in Saline and keep me posted on his health. He was a wonderful human being. My sympathies to his family and friends.

I knew John for many years at his church FBA2. Always a scholar and gentleman with grace and knowledge. I'll always remember him slogging through Michigan winter weather to go to work at the Law School when anyone else would have retired and stayed home. A dry wit. A fine fellow who will be missed.

It was my pleasure to serve with John on UMS' Board, including Ken Fischer's search committee. He was a true gentleman and leader - visionary and articulate, one of the nicest human beings I've had the pleasure of knowing. The world needs more leaders like him. We can't attend the service tomorrow but will be thinking of all those he loved, and those who loved him.

A great mind and a big heart; he will be missed.

One of my all time favorite Professors at the U of Mich. Law School. I was Class of 1977. He was simply a Great guy - had the admiration of all students.

During my four years on The Michigan Daily,
John was chair of the formidable-named Board in Control of Student Publications. Our feelings toward him ranged from high respect to reverence--for his unflagging wisdom, humor and restraint. The Daily recently observed "125 Years of Editorial Freedom," a record to which John made a major contribution.

Professor Reed was one of my professors at U-M Law School. His dedication to teaching, to his students and to the law couldn't have been greater. But what distinguished him from many other great teachers were his warmth, his remarkable grace and, yes, the love he showed for us.

Mr. Reed~It was an honor to know you and your adoring family. My deepest condolences to you all..Rest peacefully.