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1934
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2017
Larry Reed Obituary
- - Larry Reed, long time Valley jazz musician and entertainer, died November 20, 2017 at age 83. Eldest son of Grady Reed and Elizabeth Ward, born in Lisbon, LA on May 17, 1934, Larry was preceded in death by wife, Beth Hammond-Reed, and is survived by his step children, Jennifer and Matt Hammond and Gary and Clark (d) Hartman, and his and Beth's grandchildren and great grandchildren. He had seven siblings, Grady Reed, Jr., Johnnie Mae Reed Bell, Robert Reed (d), Issac Aaron Reed, Shadraek Douglas Reed, James Randy Reed (d), and Ada Beatrice Reed. Larry's career in music began in CA playing piano and saxophone and he toured and recorded with the George Holmes' Ink Spots and Ike and Tina Turner. Also a vocalist, he performed for many years at the French Corner in Phoenix and most recently for Sunday Brunch at Lon's at the Hermosa Inn. A Celebration of Life for Larry Reed will be held at the Rhythm Room on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 4-7 p.m.
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Georgann Crosby
April 11, 2024
Larry used to play piano at Sophie's Bistro years ago and we had a collage of photos made of Larry's life. I have been trying to give the collage to a family member but don't have an address.
If a member would like it, please email me. He
was a wonderful man.
Georgann
September 18, 2018
We were so very sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was a wonderful man and we will never forget his playing piano at Sophie's. We have a collage of pictures of Larry that was displayed at Sophie's. Would love to give it to Larry's family, but have no knowledge of whom to share it with.
Georgann & John Crosby
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