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Mr. Reed was a member and deacon at First Baptist Church of Lithia Springs, where he actively volunteered in a number of capacities. He was a grocery clerk and manager for most of his working career. His first "real" job was as a quality control assistant at the Bell Bomber plant in Marietta (now Lockheed-Martin) during World War II.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters; Jewel Watkins, Sarah McGaughey and Annabelle Hensley and grandson; Matthew Reed.
He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Mrs. Betty Laverne Parker Reed; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn (Guy) Monroe; Sons and daughters-in-law, Steven (Linda) Reed and Keith (Tammy) Reed; as well as 12 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 17, 2025 from 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home Douglas Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM with interment to follow at Victory Baptist Church in Douglasville, Georgia.
Messages of condolence may be sent to www.jones-wynn.com Jones-Wynn Funeral Home & Crematory of Douglasville, which is in charge of the arrangements. 770-942-2311
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Jones-Wynn Funeral Home and Crematory - Douglas Chapel
November 13, 2025
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