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Alfred Joseph Reed
1929 - 2017
Alfred Joseph Reed
1929 - 2017
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Alfred Reed Obituary
Born on October 18, 1929, in Whitmire, SC, to the late Alfred and Maude Reed. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Helen Reed; sons, Dwain Herring (Phyllis) of Beulaville, NC, and Rev. Tim Reed (Renée) of Little Rock, AR; daughter, Sherrie Herendeen (Tracey) of Farmington, MN; sister, Vivian Matthews of SC; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and another great grandchild on the way.
Al was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, a proud graduate of Clemson University (1957), a committed member of Friendly Hills Church PCA, where he served as an elder, a veteran of the US Air Force, a professional in the textile industry working as technical design manager with J.P. Stevens, where he held several patents and retired in 1994 and a post-retirement carrier as a lab technician at Guilford Technical Community College Aviation, retiring again in 2012.
Services will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2017, with a graveside committal service at 3:00 PM at Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery, followed by the family receiving friends from 4:00 to 5:00 PM at Friendly Hills Church PCA (1450 Guilford College Rd, Jamestown, NC 27282) and a memorial service at 5:00 PM at the church, Rev. Nathan E. Klein officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Friendly Hills Church PCA or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405).
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
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Bo Gamble
June 13, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mr Reed made a positive and permanent impression on my life during challenging times. He and Mrs Helen were so very gracious, kind, and loving. He was truly salt and light to any that were so fortunate to have known the Reed family.
June 12, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of uncle Al. My thoughts and prayers are with my aunt Helen, Tim, and Sherrie.
Eddie Hawley (Myrtle Beach S.C.)
Kenneth Moles
June 10, 2017
The warm memories of Mr. Reed and his sweet wife never fail to bring a smile to my heart. He is certainly one of those kind that leave big empty holes when they pass on. His generosity and kindness were matchless in this world.
John Lee & Barbara Stacy
June 10, 2017
Helen and Family, John and I are so sorry to hear of Al's passing. We feel blessed to have known Al, he was such a kind and gentle man. He reminded me of my Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time.
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June 10, 2017
mom i really miss all the good times we had there growing up dad was a very special man in my life and i have always looked up to him and the wisdom he was blessed with with much love dwain
June 9, 2017
Aunt Helen our love and prayers will be with you during the hard times. Remember we are a phone call away.
Love, Lorrie and David Brown (Sanford NC)
Wayne Matthews
June 9, 2017
Uncle Alfred, Now you're with Mama and Daddy Reed, Daddy, Charlene and numerous family, friends and loved ones. Now you know all about the Reed/Reid family! We shed tears because we'll miss your physical presence, but we know you're now with Christ and all those you loved. We know that "he will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Death will be no more;
mourning and crying and pain will be no more,
for the first things have passed away. You loved and were loved. I thank God you were my uncle.
Phyllis Herring
June 9, 2017
Praying for all of the family.
Phyllis Herring
June 9, 2017
Helen my heart goes out to you and the rest of the family ; but we know he is with the Lord ,so in that we are rejoicing . He was such a special father in law and felt like my dad. I loved him so much and will miss his quiet nature and wisdom he shared with all of us!
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