Clyde Reed

Clyde Reed obituary

Clyde Reed

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Clyde Reed Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Larrison Mortuary - Pratt on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Clyde Reed, 87, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at his home. He was born at his home on April 4, 1938 Hueysville, Kentucky to Claude and Ressie (Sexton) Reed.

Clyde joined the United States National Guard on October 8, 1978. He attended First Southern Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting coins and indian relecs, listening to music especially Johnny Horton and Kentucky bluegrass, doing jigsaw puzzles, working in scrap metal and playing card games and chess.

He is survived by his children, Brett (Deborah) Reed of St. John, Anthony (Maggie) Combs of Willard, Ohio, Daphne Reed, Donna (Robert) Riley of Iola, Gold Daniel (Sheila) Reed of Macksville, Darren (Becky) Reed of St. John and Lisa (Terry) Slaughter of Pratt; 6 siblings; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Clyde is preceded in death by his parents; son, Bart Reed; wife, Betty Reed; and 7 siblings.

Cremation has taken place. The family will have a memorial service at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Trousdale Community Church, Trousdale, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to Larrison Mortuary for funeral expenses.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

20

Memorial service

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Trousdale Community Church

- -, - -

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Larrison Mortuary - Pratt