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Gary Reid Obituary
December 24, 1953 - July 6, 2024
Gary R. Reid, 70, died unexpectedly July 6, 2024, at a hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. He was born December 24, 1953, in Concord, NC, the son of Gladys Reid and Lytle Russell. He was known to his family as Gary, and to most of his friends as "Reid". Reid was raised in Kannapolis, NC, by Kate and Dan McCree, his paternal aunt and uncle, who loved and cared for him as their own son, and whom he deeply loved as his "mom" and "pop".
Reid played football at A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis and graduated in 1972. After briefly living in Chicago, Reid moved to Greensboro, NC, where he met his wife, Bonnie (Scott) in 1976. Reid and Bonnie were married in 1982, celebrating 42 years of marriage on June 19, 2024. Out of that union, Reid and Bonnie became proud parents to their son, Derrick Reid.
Reid and Bonnie lived in many different states and cities, with their final relocation to St. Petersburg in June 2023. Reid loved to fish, entertain friends and family, was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan, and never met a stranger.
In addition to his parents, Reid was predeceased by his sisters Dianne Johnson and Geraldine Marshall, brothers Billy Foard and Harry Campbell, and son Gary Bryant.
Surviving in addition to his wife Bonnie and their son Derrick, are two brothers James Campbell (Anita) and Stevie Reid (Rosalind), daughter Jana Mitchell, three grandchildren Jawan Wilkes, Destiny Turner and Khyla Wilkes, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Memories and Condolences
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Christine Long
July 24, 2024
Sincerest condolences to all of his family and friends. May his memory bring you more joy than tears.
Deb Hutto
July 22, 2024
Reid, you will be dearly missed, always a kind friend, I remember so vividly you leading the dance at my wedding to "Come on Ride The Train" such a fun spirited gentleman! Say hi to T, see you someday up with The Spirit in The Sky, so sorry Bonnie
Sarah Koulabouth
July 22, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family Bonnie. Take care, Sarah Koulabouth
Sarah Alpert
July 22, 2024
May Reid's memory be as a blessing. He was a man blessed with the great passion and simple joy of going fishing, watching a cowboy's game, being with friends and family- a beautiful soul. May his family find comfort in this.
Chuck Alexander
July 19, 2024
Reid,many memories, from growing up together on Huron street, playing football and basketball,hanging out in Greensboro back in the day,it was always good to see you when we would catch up. Another link in the Centerview chain gone,but not forgotten. Rest Well my friend
Sue McCree Gill
July 18, 2024
Gary,I'm going to miss you like crazy.Heaven have gained a beautiful soul.The glue for so many people.I will never forget our great times together.Thank you and Bonnie for opening your home to us all.Thank you for the good times.Rest on Gary..I have great memories that I will cherish the rest on my life.My last hug until we meet again.
Zandra L. Bryant
July 18, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Peter Brooks Harris (Carolina Panther Fan)
July 18, 2024
Reid,
I am still disbelief that you are gone. You and Bonnie created lots of fun memories for me during my time in Tampa. I will miss cheering against you during the Dallas Cowboy games but every game I watch in the future I will be thinking of you. Prayers to you and your family.
God bless you!
Tosha Maxwell
July 18, 2024
"Uncle G" You mean so much to so many! We will cherish every memory we shared from Kannapolis to Tennessee to Tampa & St. Pete!! You are forever loved & missed dearly! Heartbroken is an understatement.
Rest Easy Unc!
Peter and Willie Mae Harris
July 18, 2024
Mrs.Reid and family, we are the parents of Peter Brooks Harris and we just want to extend our deepest prayers and sympathy. He really love you guys. Peter and Willie Mae Harris
Evelyn dubose
July 18, 2024
Gary no words can express how my heart is broken I did not even got to say goodbye. You were coming to see me in Orlando in Aug and take me home with you but in that day I will be imagine that trip
You know how you were a favor and you were always therefor me take care of my babies until the day I see you all
With all my love. Auntie Ebb
Jessie "Pop" Allison
July 18, 2024
To me you will always be "CUZ" and I will miss the sport debates that we had. Loved you and hope you save a place for me.
Jordan Johnson
July 18, 2024
Mr. Reid was my Coach and mentor throughout life, he is loved and missed. He lives on forever in our hearts!
Jenny Scott
July 18, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sending my sincerest condolences
Jawan Wilkes
July 17, 2024
Gone but never forgotten.
Rest in paradise
Jana Tina Wilkes-Mitchell
July 17, 2024
My Dad, My own Daddy was a great individual and someone that was greatly admired. I will forever miss him even though he is gone and I'm forever broken by this passing and it damages my heart to know that he is gone away from this world and we didn't get the final goodbyes but a text saying that I love you.
To all that knew him knew him to be a Dallas Cowboys fan and if you are family that is what you showed up in or else but the only other team you would see him in is Florida, or Baltimore Ravens..lol
I will forever have memories of my dad that will last me for a lifetime, Gene please take care of our dad for me, Auntie Geraldine please watch for him and y'all please save a seat for me for when its time, and save me some livermush
He is loved and will be missed by many...
Tina
Penny Scott Martin
July 17, 2024
Reidy will be greatly missed. He was the best BIL to have. He welcomed us into his heart and his home. Always had a smile for us. He knew I liked lamb, so whenever we got together he would cook that lamb "just for me". He was so kind and generous always. It´s hard trying to sum up in just a few words about how a person was. All I can say is that he was loved and will be greatly missed for so many reasons. Love you BIL.
Jeffrey Johnson + Family
July 17, 2024
Jeffrey Johnson + Family
July 17, 2024
Jeffrey Johnson + Family
July 17, 2024
You will be missed greatly "Coach"! We made an awesome team!
Clairessa Simmons-Johnson
July 17, 2024
Clairessa Simmons-Johnson
July 17, 2024
Clairessa Simmons-Johnson
July 17, 2024
Clairessa Simmons-Johnson
July 17, 2024
I will always cherish everything about you! You were and still is The World´S BEST GOD FATHER!! My heart is broken that you left so sudden but your LOVE and your smile and all the things you ever taught me and the many talks that we shared I will cherish! I LOVE YOU GOD FATHER For EVERY and ALWAYS!!
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