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BORN
1987
DIED
2008
Reed Ballard Obituary
Funeral: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Shady Oaks Baptist Church in Hurst, Dr. Gary Frazier and the Rev. Ronnie Marriett officiating. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst.
Reed was born on Aug. 7, 1987, in Fort Worth. He was a joy to his family. Reed attended Shady Oaks Elementary, Bedford Junior High, L.D. Bell High and Gateway Academy.
Reed loved his friends and family and they loved him.
Reed was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur and Mae Ballard; his aunts, Frances Ballard George, Shirley Stelzer; cousin, Wade Wynn; uncles, Tommy and Dickey Smith; great-aunt, Virginia Ballard.
Survivors: He was loved and will be missed by his parents, Dale and Susan Ballard; sisters, Christen Shamblin, Leigh Anne Stewart and husband, Chris; brother, Chris Ballard; nephew, Jordan Noble; grandparents, Chris and Nell Beeker; great-aunt, Rita Stephens; aunts and uncles, Chris Jr. and Teresa Beeker, Janell and Jim Wright, Steve and Patti Beeker, David and Missy Beeker, and Frances Byrd; cousins, Diana Browning, Inge Beeker, Chris Beeker III, Elizabeth Beeker, Reed Beeker, Rita Beeker, April Beeker, Michael Beeker, Shane Byrd, Brandon Byrd and Chandler Byrd.
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Memories and Condolences
for Reed Ballard
Katie
June 19, 2021
I miss you Reed. I feel like you’d know what to say right now.
Christen Foster
February 15, 2010
Bubba ~ We miss you like CRAZY!!! It has been 2 years today since you were taken from us!! There is not a day that passes that you are not in my thoughts!! Please continue to watch over all of us until we are all together again!!!
LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!
Sissy
Katie Freeman
February 14, 2010
Wow! Two years tomorrow:( It is still hard to believe your not here anymore. I still think about that night. A call I never wanted to recieve. Tears and pain I never wanted to deal with. I miss you Reed. I never imagined how one person could have such an impact on someones life. I know you are in a better place now, but you are very missed.
Christen Shamblin
August 7, 2009
Happy Birthday Bubba!!!! We love you and miss you so much!!! Not an hour passes that we are not thinking of you and wishing you were still here with us!!! Jordan and I talk about you all the time... He really misses his Uncle Reed... Until we meet again....
WITH ALL MY LOVE,
Sissy
Katie Freeman
February 18, 2009
It's hard to believe it's already been over a year. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was at work when chris sent me a text saying you were shot. I thought he was joking. Unitl i got a call from him crying. It was like time stood still. I didn't want to believe it. It just didn't seem real. This wasn't suppose to happen. People don't realize how much your life affected everyone elses life. It was like a domino affect. Everyone changed and not for the better. I sometimes wonder what life would be like if you were still here. How different everything would be? I'll always remember your goofiness and how outgoing you were. You'll never be forgotten.
Andrew Underwood
February 16, 2009
Reed,
Man I still cannot believe you are gone...I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are keeping them on their toes up there! I will see you when I get up there, we will have to hang out man!
Danielle Martinez
February 15, 2009
Reed,
I can't believe you have been gone from us for a whole year now. It seems like just yesterday when I would sit on the phone with you for hours and you would bake up all kinds of sweet things. (especially those cookies) I'm sure you know now how many peoples lives you have touched! You are a great person and your memory will live through all of us who truly knew that about you.
You will never be forgotten...ever...
I love you!
& I miss you so much!
Love, Danielle
Christen Shamblin
February 12, 2009
Bubba ~
You are in my heart and in my thoughts every minute of everyday!!! I miss you so much!!! I can't wait until the day that I get to hear you laugh and see your smile!!! Please watch over us... WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE AND MORE WITH EVERY PASSING DAY!!!!!
Love,
Sissy and Jordan
Leticia
January 28, 2009
Reed,
You were such a good boy, a good son, and a good person to me. I know that you are in a wonderful place with God. I'll miss you.
Leticia
Jessica
January 28, 2009
Reed.
I will miss you so much. When we hung out it was the best time of my life. I will always think about you.
Love,
Jessica
Rachal
January 28, 2009
RIP Reed,
Thanks for dancing with me in 6th grade. I will always cherish our memories. You were a wonderful person. I will keep ya in my memory and close to my heart forever.
Love always,
Rachal
Valmer Hajro
January 28, 2009
Reed,
I don't know where to start. I lived my best years with you. You will never be forgotten. You will be missed forever.
Valmer
Lyndsay Callahan
January 28, 2009
Reed, I love you forever - I will always remember you.
Love,
Lyndsay
BET
January 28, 2009
311
I love you Bro. Do the Freakout!!!
I miss you. BIG 10-4
-BET-
Adrian
January 28, 2009
What's up Reed,
It's your boy Adrian. We had great times. We will kick it again. R.I.P. Reed.
Adrian
Dallas
January 28, 2009
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Dallas
Sara Isaacson
January 28, 2009
Reed,
I can't wait to see you in heaven.
Sara
Ashley
January 28, 2009
Reed Wilson,
My darth vadar night light. I love you kid. You taught me a lot and helped me so much. Now is my time to make you proud. I love you Reed Wilson.
Ashley
I love u.
Ashley
January 28, 2009
Reed,
You were like a little brother to me. I love you with all my heart. I have missed you so much! I wish I could have told you that. You are in my heart and always will be.
Love,
Ashley
Barton
January 28, 2009
Reed,
I love you Bro. You know I'm gonna miss you like crazy. Take it easy up there. Barton
Johson
January 28, 2009
Reed,
You were a great friend. I'll miss you. Love, Jonson
Les
January 28, 2009
Reed,
The few times we did hang out, you truly made an impact!!!
I love u Bro, Les
Courtnie Higgs
January 28, 2009
Reed,
I'm going to miss the talks until 3am with Ryan and you. I miss you so much. It's not the same. I love you.
Love always,
Courtnie
Chris Kowalski
January 28, 2009
Reedo!
I love you Bro. Thank you for the memories.
Chris
Bobby Godbee
January 28, 2009
Reed,
Hey Man, I love you adn hope all is well. Much love,
Bobby
Lesley Sanderlin
January 28, 2009
Enough said!
I love you Reed. You'll FOREVER be missed.
Love, Lesley
April
January 28, 2009
Reed, I love you so much. I'm really gonna miss you.
Love, April
Kemp
January 28, 2009
R.I.P. Reed,
Hey, Its Kemp. I miss you man. I remember all our fun classes together. You'll never be forgotten.
Love, Kemp!!
Brianna
January 28, 2009
Reed,
I love you.
Everyone misses you. It's not the same without you babe.
Love, Brianna
Kayleigh
January 28, 2009
Reed,
You will be missed.
R.I.P. buddy.
Love, Kayleigh
Anita
January 28, 2009
I will always love and miss Reed, you will forever be in my memories. Love, Anita
Melissa
January 28, 2009
August 7th will be celebrated for both me and you - our birthdays!!!
I love you Reed, always will.
Melissa
Rachel G
January 28, 2009
R.I.P. Reed,
I love you. You will be missed.
Love
Rachel G.
Jessica
January 28, 2009
Reed,
You brought so much joy to everyone you met. You will be missed so much. You will never be forgotten. I will miss you so much. Love, Jessica
Ryan Murphy
January 28, 2009
You can't spell freedom without Reed man. You know I love you and will always be thinking of that smiling face you put on at a constant. You are in my heart. See you at the top, man. Your loving friend, Ryan
Lauren McDowell
January 28, 2009
Oh Reed,
It is sad that I have know you for so long and that we drifted apart. You were a great friend and I always enjoyed being with you. I remember how your mom would always say that we were going to get married. I wish it could have happened sweetheart. I love you and I'll get to see you again one day. I will never forget you. You are in my thoughts and prayers always. I miss you. Love always.
Rob White
January 28, 2009
R.I.P.
ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG.
See you in heaven.
Kaiden
January 28, 2009
Never in a million years would I have thought I would be writing something like this. Gosh I can even imagine my life without you. I will always remember the late night pizzas you used to make me, the endless amounts of movies we've watched, and your amazing smile. I love you with all my heart! You will never be forgotten and you still take my breath away. Love Kaiden
Kaiden Eory
January 21, 2009
Reed,
I was thinking about you the other day. I was driving towards downtown Ft Worth and remembered that time we got lost, driving the "wrong" way on the one way streets. I think we were trying to go to Starbucks, yeah we never made it. So my birthday is coming up, how strange you won't be here to help my mom make funny faces on the icing of my cake. Life is so strange without you in it, I have your pictures up everywhere, so it's still like waking up with you here, but at the end of the day you really aren't here. It breaks my heart over and over again. I know your looking down on everyone, keeping us all safe, and thank you for that. Just wanted to let you know that I'm keeping an eye out on your family!! Jordan is getting so big!!!
I love you so much, with all of my heart and miss you every second of every day!!!
alex thomas
January 2, 2009
hey bro another year has past an i'm gettin old. I turned 21 yesterday but i wish you was wit me. But what am i saying you was there watchin over me keepin me safe. Your day is coming that no one will ever forget but i'm gonna be strong an you will be very proud of me. Cuz i'm gonna make somethin of my life an dedicate it too you cuz your my bro an i love you. Keep me safe an watch my back.
april floyd
January 1, 2009
reed,
i love you and miss you more than words can say we had so many good times together! i know you and my brother are in a better place! i lovee you!
Christopher Birbeck
June 21, 2008
i love an miss you reed not a day go's by where i dont think ab you you are the one person i look up to everyday an ask for help keep an eye on me till we meet again
Linda Womack
May 28, 2008
Dale , Susan and all the Ballards,
Someone asked me today if I knew you. I went searching hoping to find that what I heard was false. That the precious little blonde haired boy that we saw at the gym was no longer here. Our deepest sympahies to all and my your tears of sorrow turn back one day into tears of joy .. when you see Reed again John 5:28,29.
Kenny and Linda
Bob Hopkins
May 16, 2008
I am very sorry to read about your son this morning in the paper. You do not know me but I lost my son in January. As you described Reed in the paper it was like describing my own son. Our boy was 18 in body but he was still emotionally 12. I know your pain and your suffering very well and I know how you miss him every day. I will pray for you and your family and please know that God will give us both the strength we need to face life from here on out, one day at a time. May God bless you all. You have my deepest sympathies and my utmost respect in this new journey.
ashley
May 10, 2008
susan... i can only imagine how hard this mothers day is going to be without your baby boy. reed was such a wonderful young man and i know he is greatly missed. to all the ballard family stay in there. reed is looking down on us with that mischevious smile of his. he is in a far better place now... until we meet him again.
Alexander Thomas
April 24, 2008
Reed.... Where do i start.. Everyday i think of you and its hard for me not seeing you around or hearing from you...Man you know that i love you... You were like a brother to me.. We have been best friends since 4th grade and we have been through thick and thin together.. your family is my family bro.. I love all of them... I really miss you bro.. and i will be here signing this book for you everyday and everychance i get.. you kno i still see you in my dreams of all those memories of us back in da day.. Man your B-day party were always the best and i don't think anyone could have done them better than you.. me an you had plans of growing old together....So many good time we had and i will never forget them.. when i start my family best believe i will let them know about my brother from a different mother.. lol.. well its getting kinda of hard for me to talk and think right now.. so i'm gonna sign out but don't worry not for long cuz i will be back.. But tell me one thing though...Will you save me a spot up there in heaven.... I Love U Bro and never will forget you..
Your Brother from another Mother, Your Bestest Friend in the world.. Alex Thomas..
Susan R. Fest
March 17, 2008
Susan and Dale,
I was so sorry to hear about Reed. It is such a tragedy. I know so well how it feels to lose a son and my heart and prayers goes out to you. May God be with you and your family through these hard times. If you need anything at all, I'll always be here for you.
Love,
Susan
Ashley Mitchell
March 12, 2008
Reed, dude, you are the absolute greatest guy. One of the few people i could really connect with. Everyone that knew you, knew you had a huge heart and you always meant well. I will always look back and smile about all the awesome times we had together. I love you man....rest in peace.
My heart goes out to all Reed's family and friends. He will Truely be missed.
Sheldon Stokes
March 9, 2008
Reed, I just wanted to say goodbye, even if goodbye is far from what I want. We're all so devastated!! It's so unfair how this happened. It doesn't even make sense starting my day without you. I love you a ton, it's hard to understand how something so horrible happened to someone so beautiful. I will never forget you. In fact it's impossible for me not to think of you. YOU'RE MY FAITH. I love you buddy. Until we meet again, watch over me, over all of us.
Mrs & Mr Ballard, I'm so sorry for your loss (all of our loss) I'm sorry for this tragedy.
Michael Selinski
February 27, 2008
I was a good friend of Reed's during middle school. When I heard the news that he was killed I was filled with sadness and anger. Reed was always smiling and happy about everything. I'm not a religious person, but I know and hope that Reed finds his way to heaven.
Cyndy Millican
February 26, 2008
I didn't know Reed or his family.But, want you all to know that my heart breaks for you & that my prayers are with you.I know your hearts are so filled with pain & sadness right now but, try to keep in mind.That God never gives us more then we can handle.That HE is always with us & WILL bring us through all of our heartaches.Cherish the wonderful memories you have of Reed & look forward to the day when you will see him again in Heaven.God Bless you all.
Diana Browning
February 26, 2008
I cannot believe that I am writing in this book. It seems like yesterday I was pulling up to Cimmarron Trail to move in with you all. Reed was such a cute little guy. It was like having a brother away from my brothers. And then what a fun time at Leigh Anne's wedding. Reed was so cute with Jordan! I am glad to have my memories!!! They are great ones at great times in our lives. Ballards you are in my prayers!!! We love you! Diana, Brandon, Patton, Braune and Abbotte
Elizabeth Smith
February 26, 2008
Dear Dale, Susan, Chris, Christen and Leigh Anne~
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you.
Betsy Carroll
Bob Godbee
February 25, 2008
Dale and Susan,
I wish I had the words to help you with your sorrow. I know I do not. I will say that seeing Reed grow up from T-ball thru high school was a pleasure. He was always very polite and well mannered. He always gave 110 percent on the basketball court. He was loved by my children, Bobby and Mandy.
Bobby and Reed go back to the T-ball days in your backyard. The kids all loved the field you carved out and of course ,"The Goat". These are among my most cherished memories of my children growing up.
Reed was a fun loving kid. Full of life. I am so sorry this happened . He will be dearly missed.
You and Reed are in my prayers. Thank you for sharing him with my family. God Bless.
Rashauna
February 24, 2008
my thoughts and prayers to all family and friends. i hadn't seen Reed in about a year. so when i heard how awfully he passed, it was almost unreal to hear. he is, and will always be greatly missed.
Lara Smith
February 23, 2008
It’s commonly believed that ‘we meet to depart’ and we depart so that we can meet again. Saying good bye is always very difficult as it inculcates in mind feelings of loss and sadness. No matter how long we stay, we end up sharing a deep bond of love and attachment with each other. Good Bye is not just a word of farewell but in fact a time to remember the good old moments you spent with the person. You may be far away from your loved ones, but the sweet memories you shared with your loved ones, will always make you realize how much you care for your close ones. In schools and colleges, when its time to depart from our long time friends, we usually dedicate farewell love poems, in his or her memory as a commitment to stand by each other through all thick and thin. These good bye love poems act as a kind of small token of remembrance, especially if your loved one is away from you in a distant place.
My heart goes out to you Christen, my best friend - through thick and thin, and to you Susan and Dale, my "other" parents, as well as the entire Ballard family. There are no words to express this tragic loss. Wow - Reed touched so many lives, it is so amazing. He brought joy to so many people, put smiles on a thousand faces, made one after another laugh, and made everyone's heart melt when they met him. I love you all and am so sorry for your loss.
Kesi Smith
February 23, 2008
To Reed's family,
I just wanted all of you to know how sorry I am for your loss. Reed and I went to junior high together, he was one of a kind. I was constantly made fun of by the popular boys but never by Reed, and for that a crush was formed. He dated my friend Melissa, we all had P.E. together and one day she told him I thought he was a cutie. I was horrified and scared that he would be grossed out but he said "Hi Kesi" with a smile and a flirtatious tone. He was always so kind to me when no one else was and his kindness really touched my heart, even to this day. I just want you to know that his Heavenly Father will take care of him and you will see him again someday. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Christen Shamblin
February 23, 2008
BUBBA ~
You will always be MY BABY!!! You brought joy to so many people and have touched so many lives!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Love,
Your BIG SISSY!!!!
Sonny, Wanda and Chris Goode
February 23, 2008
Dale, Susan, and family - May the peace of God that transcends all understanding be with you now and all your days in the future.
Carrie Samms
February 23, 2008
Susan,Dale,family and friends, Reed was an amazing young man. He had a smile that would light our home. He was funny, kind and just a great person. I miss him so much! He will always remain in my thughts and prayers. I love you Reed!
Danielle Martinez
February 23, 2008
Reed,
I miss you so much already! You have no idea how many people's lives you have touched! I will never forget your beautiful smile and how you loved to make those cookies! You were such a great friend and you always knew how to make me smile, even when I was having the worst day! You will never be forgotten! I'll see you when it's my turn to go! I love you! and I miss you so much already!
Rest in Peace!
xoxo
Jim, Melissa, Brock Crow
February 23, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
jonathan samms
February 22, 2008
love you man. i have a lot of memories.
Jennifer Benton
February 22, 2008
Susan, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. Please know that if you need anything from me, I am here for you.
In His Name,
Jennifer Benton
Emily Fregien-Tener
February 22, 2008
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I remember Reed as a cute, little boy. My heart goes out to all of you and please know that you are all in my prayers to find peace and comfort knowing he is with God. Christen, if you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to call!
Paula Hankins
February 21, 2008
I only met Reed a few times but he was one of my nephew's best friends. My heart breaks for Reed, his family and friends. I pray for your strength during this very difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. May God guide you and grant you peace.
Terry Leatherwood
February 21, 2008
Susan, Dale and family: I just read about your loss of Reed. I cannot express how sorry I am. This is something that should not happen to our children. My thoughts and prayers are extended to you.
Teresa & Phil Tabraham (Mundy)
February 21, 2008
Susan, Dale and Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult times. Through help of friends and family, may peace be with you.
Tessie Nolan
February 21, 2008
Dear Susan,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember when you and I used to compare stories about our two darling 6 year boys - that doesn't seem that long ago. Although I didn't have an opportunity to know Reed, I know how much he is loved. I am heartsick for you and your family. My prayers are with you all.
Sharon Buck
February 21, 2008
Dale and Family,
Tad and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to you. We were so sadden to read about Reed's death. We had many wonderful times during our years in Mid Cities Bball with Dale as the coach and Reed playing with Ryan. We have not seen you in such a long time, but wanted you to know that you are thought of during this extremely difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to you,
Sharon and Tad Buck
Erin Ingram
February 21, 2008
Reed, I love and miss you very much. I hate what has happened to you. Your family will always be in my prayers. I will never give your pajama pants away.
Rest in Peace.
Claudia Rocha
February 21, 2008
Dear Susan And Dale as I looked at some of the pictures I remember Reed as a beautiful little boy that I used to babysit and a good friend to my son and daughter Ashley and Kevin Zamarripa.I used to think that you guys had adopted Kevin because he was always at Reeds house doing something fun. Ashley and Reed used to fight like brother and sister. We will miss him so terribly and will always have him in our hearts memeory.This poem is for you Reed. Dear Friends and Family please do not cry for me for you see I am free. I feel no sorrow no fear no pain for my life was not in vain. Although I lived only for awhile I knew just how to make you smile. I have no regrets now for I know that I am truly forgiven somehow. I wished you could see the beauty that awaits you here with out fear and feel the peace that is so near. So family and friends do not cry for me just look forward to the day we all will see that I am with the Lord and he is with you always.
Martha Selph
February 20, 2008
Susan, Our prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord give you strength through this difficult time. You and I go back a long way. God Bless and much love.
Martha Selph and Delana (Selph) Drysdale.
Gayla Smith
February 20, 2008
Susan, Dale and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your lost. I remember Reed as a little boy. And how precious he was to you both. I am sure that my Dad (Don Presley) will take care of him in heaven.
Gayla Presley Smith
Andrea Freyberg
February 20, 2008
To the Ballard Family,
I am extremly sorry for your loss. Reed was a good friend of my brother, and have many great memories of him. He knew he could always make me laugh. :) He will be missed. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Stephanie Rodriguez
February 20, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I only met him a couple of times but he was good friends with my brother and sister. I can't believe it. He will truly be missed by many.
Stacey Eckert
February 20, 2008
To the Ballard Family,
I did not know your son, but he was a true friend to my best friend's daughter Kaiden.
I can not begin to express my sympathy for your having been robbed of your precious son & brother.
It is a true tragedy & I hope that you will call on God to carry you through these very hard times.
May God's peace & love surround you.
Krystin Samms
February 20, 2008
Reed,
You were always an amazing friend to my brother, you always had a smile on your face and always had that really outgoing personality. I'm going to miss you like crazy, Nathaniel is taking it pretty hard, and I just hope that one day you guys will see eachother again. You will remain in my prayers. I always thought of you and my brothers other friends as my older brothers. I miss you Reed.
RIP man.
<3 Krystin
Brianna Strickland
February 20, 2008
Reed I love and miss you so much babe. Everyone does. You're in my thoughts all the time. I still can't believe you're gone. It wasn't your time. It isn't the same without you and I won't ever forget you.
ashley
February 20, 2008
<3 reed wilson <3
my darth vadar night light. gosh babe. the almost four months that we spent together i will never forget. you were not only my boyfriend but one of my best friends. i love you kid. i know your in such a better place right now but god i miss you. i will always and forever keep my promise candy you made for me. i love you reed. i wish we would have focused more on our love than on the things surrounding us. i will never forget you.
richard taylor
February 19, 2008
reed i love you man and iam so sorry....thank you for always being there for me i wish icould have been there for you
Andrew Underwood
February 19, 2008
I am so so sorry. Reed was always a VERY good friend. Even though we did not speak to each other very much after Jr High I always considered him a very close friend. He will be missed.
Marla Jones
February 19, 2008
My heart goes out to the Ballard family. It is my prayer that you feel God's love surround you in this difficult time.
Ron,Karen,and Andrew Meers
February 19, 2008
Dale,Susan,and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss.May God give you peace. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Christina Pickering
February 19, 2008
Dale, Susan, and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you strength to get through this very difficult time.
Christina & Jimmy Pickering
Sandy Berry
February 19, 2008
Susan and family, oh my! What a shock! I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious son! You can tell by all the wonderful messages that he was loved by so many! My thoughts & Prayers are with you all and that you will be comforted at this trying time! I care!
George Gierisch
February 19, 2008
Dale, I want to wish you, Susan and the rest of your family my deepest sympathy for the loss of Reed. My prayer is that God will comfort and strengthen you all.
Sheree Onumodu
February 19, 2008
May God bring peace to your family during this very trying time.
Bill and I are always here if you need anything.
With Love and Sympathy,
Bill & Sheree Onumodu
Deborah Ingram
February 19, 2008
I hadn't seen Reed in years, but was updated by my daughter, Erin about him from time to time. Erin and Reed dated in their freshman year and he was a real sweetheart. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
Greg & Jeanine Ricks
February 19, 2008
I didn't know Reed but I know his parents through our mutual love of golf. My wife and I will keep them in our thoughts and prayers in the hope that some how, some way, some good can come of this senseless tragedy.
Pamela Bolton
February 19, 2008
My dear Susan ~ I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May the Peace of God surround you and your family at this horrific time in your life. I know that you will find Peace in knowing that Reed is in heaven singing with the angels and sitting at the feet of his maker, Jesus Christ. My hearfelt prayers are with you and your family.
Love ~ Pamela (Pami) Bolton
SUE TURNER
February 19, 2008
I DIDN'T KNOW REED OR YOUR FAMILY BUT I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF YOU IN THIS TERRRIBLE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. I HAVE CHILDREN AND BUT I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE GOING THROUGH BUT I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS AND DAILY THOUGHTS. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE.
Tammy Taylor
February 19, 2008
Susan, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and in the days to come. Words alone cannot express my deepest sympathies. Should you need anything at all, at any time, please know that I am here for you.
Hannah Iffland
February 19, 2008
Reed, wow. I'm still in shock and don't really know what to say. Except that everyone is going to miss you SO much. You have no idea. Ryan and I were talking about how we needed to hang out with you like two weeks ago, no joke. I wish you could have met Owen...But- you will be missed and loved very very much. I know you're up there with a huge smile on your face, like always. See you soon...Don't have too much fun up there without us!
<3
Nancy & Darroll Mathews
February 19, 2008
Susan & Dale,
My heart is broken for you both. I cannot begin to imagine all that you are feeling. Susan, I know in the days to come you will take comfort in the knowledge that Reed was and IS a child of the King and now resides with Him. I love you. Darroll and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. If there is anything we can do I am only a phone call away. May the Lord bless and comfort you in your time of grief.
Jean & Kenny Gaul
February 19, 2008
Susan, Dale and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your incredible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Glenda Lee
February 19, 2008
Susan, Christen and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Randa Dunn Lindsey
February 19, 2008
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry for your loss.
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Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
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Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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