Kyle Shannon Reed

Kyle Shannon Reed, 54, has ended his long and difficult struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. Graveside services were Monday at the Coleman Cemetery Pavilion; Bob Martin officiated. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Elm Street Church of Christ Family Life Center in Coleman, Texas. Henderson Funeral Home of Coleman in charge of arrangements. Kyle was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 5, 1959, the 'middle' son of Opal and the late Robert Reed. He is survived by his mother and two brothers - Owen and wife Dianne of United Arab Emerits, along with Boyd and wife Karen Reed of Lucas, Texas; and by niece Katelyn Reed and nephew Austin Reed both of Abilene, Texas. Kyle attended Tyler Jr. College and was noted for tutoring students in Calculus (which he used to do in his head.) He transferred to Texas A & M, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His first employment was with ARCO Oil and Gas in Midland, Texas. It was in Midland where he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and later transferred to ARCO Towers in Dallas, where he was eventually retired due to disability. Tired and weary after many illnesses and bouts with his disease, he lost his final battle with MS on Saturday, March 8, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, if desired, to his favorite charity, the Wounded Warrior Project at Wounded Warrior Project - National Processing Center, P O Box 758541, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8541. Notices to be mailed to O. Reed 1517 Hillcrest Rd, Coleman, Texas 76834.