Jeff Reid

Jeffery Lynn Reid CHARLOTTE - Jeffery Lynn Reid, 53, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep at his home in Charlotte on Sunday, September 2, 2012. He is now picking and grinning with the Angels. He was born in Statesville on December 28, 1958 to Jean Madison Reid and the late Jack Myers Reid. He graduated from Statesville High School, Mitchell Community College, Pheifer College and received two degrees from Appalachian University. He was also a licensed Real Estate Broker. He had worked as a computer programmer, computer systems analyst, college recruiter, real estate developer and was currently employed as a Real Estate Division Manager for the City of Charlotte. He was a life long member of Oakland Presbyterian Church where he loved to entertain the congregation with his guitar talent and his beautiful voice. He was also a regular on "Breakfast Sunday" at Love Valley Presbyterian Church where he loved to join his good friends the Benfields in their musical presentations. He loved making music with his family, friends and anyone else who wanted to join in. His talent, love, friendship and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Jean Madison Bingham, brothers, John Reid (Vicki) and Jim Reid (Freda), sister, Ginger Benfield (Phillip), Nephews, Abe Reid, Luke Reid, Justin Reid, Jesse Reid, Jackson Reid, Josh Benfield, Issac Benfield and niece, Corrie Benfield, Great nephews, Kaleb Reid and Hank Reid, great nieces Maggie Reid and Oli Reid, of all whom he had a special bond with. He is also survived by his stepchildren Simeon Sistare, Lara Rouse and their children Mac, Greyson, Ely and Jake who he loved dearly. Also left to cherish his memory is his special friend Sarah Wells. His "Harley Riding cousins" Mike, Steven and Tony also held a special place in his heart. He loved and enjoyed spending time with all his cousins, aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends at Nicholson Funeral Home on Friday, September 7, 2012 from 7:00 until 9:00. A service to celebrate his life will be held at Oakland Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Steve Snipes officiating with a graveside service afterwards at Oakwood Cemetery. At other times family will be gathered at his mother's house on Alexander St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oakland Presbyterian Church, 531 North Oakland Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677 or Love Valley Presbyterian Church, 156 McCarran Trail, Statesville, NC 28625 in Jeff's memory. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Jeffery Lynn Reid.