Walter L. Reid

Our beloved father, brother, and friend Walter L. Reid passed on December 7, 2022 at the James A. Haley Veteran’s Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be held Friday, December 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Thonotosassa Seventh Day Adventist Church, 9525 Joe Ebert Road, Seffner, Florida with Pastor Yvens Melidor, Officiating. The interment will follow at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell Florida where Military Honor will be conducted by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guards.

His only phrase and dream were to see Jesus face to face and tell him thanks for what he had done for him. Walter Reid was a faithful member of the Thonotosassa Seventh Day Adventist Church in Seffner, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred C. Reid; his mother, Jesse L. Reid-Taylor; his stepfather, Pop Taylor; his brothers, Andrew Reid, Alfred C. Reid Sr., Henry Reid and Richard A. Reid;  sisters, Annie Louise Reid-Dozier, Margaret Reid ,Clara Lee Reid- Shepard and longtime friend, the late Rudy Clark.

He is survived by his son, Sterlyn J. Reid(Jackie) of Concord, California; daughter,  Beverly James of Tampa, Fl.; grandchildren, Zakirah M. Green, Khia and Kaylin Reid. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends. Special acknowledgement to his friend, Albert Gannon, who he called his brother.

There will be a viewing on Thursday December 15, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.