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Walter Reid Obituary

REID, Walter "Billy" Mr. Walter "Billy" Reid, husband of Mrs. Mable Williams Reid, of NW Atlanta, passed away on July 19, 2019. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019, at 11 AM at Cascade United Methodist Church, 3144 Cascade Road SW Atlanta, Georgia 30311. *Entombment: Lincoln Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the Church. The visitation will be held at Murray Brothers Funeral Home in the chapel on Thursday, July 25, 2019, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, 1199 Utoy Springs Road SW Atlanta, Georgia 30331. Billy was an accomplished musician and longtime member of the Atlanta jazz community. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Billy leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 61 years, Mable Williams Reid; his children: Dr. Walter "Billy" Reid III (Angela), Marie "Cookie" Reid Dillard (Oscar) and Lisa Reid Moses (Mario); his grandchildren: Courtney Wonderley (Lucas), Ryan Dillard, Cassidy Sparks, Will Reid and Ariel Gates; his brother, Dr. Pless Dickerson of Westbury, NY; and his adopted daughter, Maria Moffitt, along with many other loving family members and friends.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Jul. 21 to Jul. 24, 2019.

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Angela Henderson

July 28, 2019

To the Dillard & Reid Family,
Our Hearts and prayers are with you and your family. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.

Ms. Angela Henderson & Family
FDH c/o '76
Atlanta, Georgia

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Jim and Jennifer Finot

July 23, 2019

May sweet memories bring you comfort, peace and also a little joy at this sad time. Our warmest condolences.

Colleen Mondry

July 23, 2019

Dr. Reid - May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of sadness. Allow your great faith to bring you strength and peace.
Your Dad will always remain close in your heart and mind through the many wonderful memories.
Please accept our sincere condolences. Colleen, Mike, Madison, Morgan and Matt

Shirley Smith-Stphens

July 23, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 22, 2019

To the family of Walter Reid:

We offer our sincere condolences and prayers for the family.

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25

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Murray Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. - Cascade Chapel

1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW , Atlanta, GA 30331

Jul

26

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Cascade United Methodist Church

3144 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta, GA

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Murray Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. - Cascade Chapel

1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW , Atlanta, GA 30331

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