Grady Lee Reed

Grady Lee Reed, 66 of Callao, MO passed away on Sunday April 9, 2023 at his home in Callao surrounded by family.
Grady was born on July 8, 1956 in Amarillo, TX, the son of Grady and Ethel Reed. He attended Wellington High School. He married the love of his life Barbara Elaine Needham on July 14, 1978 at Faith Baptist Church in Wellington, TX. Together they raised 6 children; Rebecka Wriedt (Dale) of Callao, MO, Russell Reed (Heather) of Normangee, TX, Rusty Reed (Tacy) of Macon, MO, Amanda Thompson (Brandon) of Callao, MO, James Reed (Dena) of Bevier, MO and Elaine Rindom (Randy) of Kirksville, MO.
Together they were blessed with 22 grandchildren; Jacob, Derick, Mikael, and Joshua Wriedt, Nathan, Corbin, and Spur Reed, Shandell, Zoey, Kahlyn, Lilly, Skylar, Hunter, and Anderson Reed, Joyceanna, Jessica, and Daylinn Thompson, Kale Johnson and Finn Reed and Aiden, Aubrey, and Axton Rindom. They were also blessed with one great grandchild.
While raising his children, Grady enjoyed spending his weekends racing his race car #77 at the dirt track, which is a memory his children cherish most. He farmed and did general labor and served on the volunteer fire department in Paducah, TX.
Grady served 15 years in the Army National Guard and was a member of the Callao Legion Post 360 as Vice Commander and was a member of the Color Guard. He was a member of the Macon County Ambulance board for many years. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, and sitting by the fire. The holidays were his favorite time and he enjoyed giving to the community by helping with Latchford Lights located in Callao. The pride and joy of his life was his family and having them around and spending time with his beloved Boston Terrier Khloee. He was a member of Open Arms Baptist Church in Macon, MO.
Grady is also survived by one sister, Maudine Grant of Amarillo, TX and many family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one great grandchild Ryleigh Lois Wriedt.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Open Arms Baptist Church in Macon with Bro. Andy Needham officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, north of Macon. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, April 12, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00, at the church. Memorials are suggested to be made to Open Arms Baptist Church 'Building Fund.'