Robert Earl Reed Jr., 63, passed away on August 20, 2025.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Reed, Sr., and Virginia Rose Reed. He is survived by his son, Robert Evan Reed, and his sisters: Christine Martinez, Cheryl Adams, Jan Anderson, and several nephews and one niece.

Visitation is scheduled for 5:30-7:00 pm on August 27, 2025, at Burks Walker Tippit in Tyler.

Services will be held on August 28, 2025, at 11:00 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Ben Prohl.

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