Photo courtesy of Vaughn Funeral Home - Spring City
Spring City, Tennessee
Jun 30, 1977 – Aug 10, 2025
Manuel Douglas “Doug” Reed age 48 of Powell, Tennessee, formerly of Evensville, died on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville.
He was born on June 30, 1977 in Dayton, Tennessee and was a lifetime resident of the area. Doug was a graduate of Rhea County High School “Class of 1995”. After high school, he spent his 26 year working career in emergency service communications, ending at Tennessee Highway Patrol – Knoxville. Doug was also a lifetime member of the Rhea County Rescue Squad.
Doug is preceded in death by his mother Deborah Pritchett Reed, his father Loyd Reed, his aunt/second mother Jo Pearl Henderson, his grandparents Manuel and Dove Pritchett, and his fur baby Miss Vida Boheme – Owens.
Survivors include his husband and best friend Randall Owens of Powell, Tennessee; his fur babies Miss Chi-Chi Rodriguez – Reed and Miss Noxema Louise Jackson – Owens both of Powell, Tennessee; and his second mother Donna K. Vaughn of Spring City, Tennessee.
As per his request, there will be no visitation or services.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to the Sacred Ground Hospice House, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918 in his memory.
Vaughn Funeral Home of Spring City is in charge of the arrangements for Manuel Douglas “Doug” Reed. Please share your memories and condolences with his family at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com
Read MoreRandy, I am so sorry for your loss. If you need anything, please reach out.
Jim Patton
August 14, 2025 | Knoxville, TN | Friend
I will miss u Doug. I always loved when u would come by work and sit at my desk or bring Bundt cakes by. U were so easy to talk to. I also know how much u were loved. Rest in peace my sweet friend.
Robin
August 13, 2025 | Friend
You will be missed Doug!♥Your friendship with our son surely made our family seem like we all were friends! You definitely were a man of few words, but that’s ok! We enjoyed meeting you first time at Glitterville a few years ago!
Karen Crabtree
August 13, 2025 | Rockwood, TN | Friend
My Condolences to the Reed Family.
Ric Burton
August 13, 2025 | Smithville, TN | Friend
This sweet sweet soul will be missed so much and by so many. There is no better friend than one you call family. I just wish we had a little more time together. Thank you for sharing your life with me, Dougie!
Jennifer Lawrence
August 12, 2025 | Family