Raymond Lionel Reed

Raymond Lionel Reed obituary, New Orleans, LA

Raymond Lionel Reed

Raymond Reed Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 14 to Oct. 17, 2020.
Raymond Lionel Reed a native of New Orleans, LA, entered into eternal rest on October 7, 2020 at the age of 73. He was a proud graduate of Walter L. Cohen Sr. High School in the graduating class of 1968. He was a Longshoreman with the International Longshoremen Association Local 3000 until he retired in 2019 after 47 years of dedicated service. He is preceded in death by his parents Alfred Reed, Sr., and Mabel Margin Reed; and siblings Alfred Reed, Jr., and Iola Southhall. He leaves to cherish his memory his siblings Barbara Andrews, Riley Williams, Jr. (Dorothy), Robert Reed Sr. (Cynthia), Emelda Price (Leonard), and a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends whom he loved dearly. Due to the Government Social Distancing Guidelines, the family prepares for a private service, however a public visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. followed by a private funeral service. MASKS are required to enter the church. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories and condolences to the family.

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October 18, 2020

Constance posted to the memorial.

October 17, 2020

Diane Moore Decquir posted to the memorial.

October 14, 2020

Delores McKee Haynes posted to the memorial.

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Constance

October 18, 2020

I’m sorry to hear of Raymond’s passing, we graduated from Cohen, and came up as kids together! Prayers and condolences to the family! May God bless you with comfort and peace in your time of sorrow!

Diane Moore Decquir

October 17, 2020

May you rest in peace Raymond, and condolences to your family.

Delores McKee Haynes

October 14, 2020

The Walter L. Cohen Class of 1968 shares in your grief. We will miss Raymond who was a gentle giant . May you be comforted in knowing that others care and will be praying for you.

Nadine Posey Carter

October 14, 2020

The Walter L. Cohen Class of 1968, sends our deepest sympathy to Raymond's family. He was a very nice, funny guy at school. May his soul rest in heavenly peace.

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October 18, 2020

Constance posted to the memorial.

October 17, 2020

Diane Moore Decquir posted to the memorial.

October 14, 2020

Delores McKee Haynes posted to the memorial.