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Stephen Reid Obituary
York, England - Stephen Douglas Reid, 68, of York, England passed away unexpectedly Saturday June 20, 2020 in his home. He was born February 2, 1952 to George A. Reid and Mavis (Stanley) Reid in Richmond, Indiana. He attended Chrysler High School in New Castle, Indiana. He served in the army and was stationed in Germany and Vietnam. He worked on a special police force at the York Minster Cathedral in York, England. He was a talented musician and songwriter, receiving national honors for his song Names Upon the Wall about the Vietnam Memorial. He is survived by his mother, Mavis (Carl) Mundell of Richmond, Indiana, his wife Liz Reid of York, England, his sisters, Vickie (Ken) Cassel of Cambridge City, Indiana, and Sandra (Bill) Brown of Richmond, Indiana. He is also survived by his children Renea (Ken) Harp of Alabama, Jonathon (Amy) Reid of Florida, Heather (Javier) Hernandez of Ohio, Precia (Reid) Davidson of Canada, step-children Jody Gardner of England, Natasha Salter of England, and Rodney Gardner of England, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family. He was also survived by his lifelong friend, Leondis Fisher, of New Castle, Indiana. Services will be held Saturday July 4th at Rymer Dignity Funerals in York, England, followed by a memorial service at the York Minster Cathedral. He was preceded in death by his father, George A. Reid.
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Christopher Clyburn
June 27, 2025
Miss you bro, you´d like the stuff I´m doing now... keep your powder dry
Sandra Reid Brown
June 26, 2024
I miss you so much, brother. Please take good care of Lori. She's my girl. And take good care of Mom. Next to Bill, she has been the other love of my life. I hope you and Dad are spending time with Bill. He is the owner of my heart forever. My heart is shattered with so much loss. I will be ready for the biggest hugs ever when I finally get to see everyone again - never to be separated anymore. All my love forever from your sister, Sandra.
Chris
June 26, 2024
4 years gone my friend.. but you live on in your music, wisdom & love. Keep your powder dry.
Chris
June 28, 2023
Thinking of you my friend... keep your powder dry
Chris
June 27, 2022
Another year passes and still there are no words. Miss you my friend, keep your powder dry x
Sandra
June 28, 2021
Brother, my heart is still so broken, even after a year. I look at your picture every day and sometimes pick it up to hold close to my heart. I still write to you on WhatsApp. It makes me feel close to you. I can only just now listen to your music again, but some days it still makes me too sad. I look forward to the day when our family is back together again. Until then, watch over me always and help me feel you near. I love you. Please give Dad a hug and a kiss from me.
Chris
June 27, 2021
Hey my friend, a year has passed us by and your missed more with each day. We lit a candle and remembered you fondly on the anniversary of your passing. keep your powder dry X
Chris
July 15, 2020
My friend, I was lucky to meet you through music and even luckier that our friendship blossomed because of music. Every time I pick up the guitar I will think of you. You taught me so much and I will forever cherish our walks around the gardens. keep your powder dry. x
Kim McConnell
July 3, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sandra
July 2, 2020
Brother, I miss you with my whole heart and soul. I will forever long to hear a new song or for you to make me laugh when I am sad. I will never look at nature without thinking of you and how much you loved it. I don't know what my life is supposed to look like without you. I seem to be walking aimlessly in circles with an emptiness that can't be filled. I know when it's my time, you will be there to greet me. We talked about that. Nothing will keep you from it. I love you - always have, always will. And I will never forget your words to me when you said, "Don't you ever think that I don't love you." Those words will get me through. God bless you till we meet again.
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