James Edward Reed Jr.

James Edward Reed Jr. obituary, Louisville, KY

James Edward Reed Jr.

James Reed Jr. Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A. D. Porter & Sons Funeral Home - Downtown on May 15, 2025.

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James Edward Reed, Jr.,75, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025.
He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Margaret Reed; daughter, Aja Nkrumah; siblings, Saundra, Reed, Nazeeya Audulai, Elizabeth Caffey and John Reed, a host of family and friends.
Visitation: 10am-12pm Friday, May 23, 2025 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1310 W. Broadway, funeral servcie to follow at 12pm. Burial:12:30pm Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to A. D. Porter & Sons Funeral Home, 1300 W. Chesntut St.

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May 22, 2025

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Anthony & Karen Martin

May 22, 2025

Our sincere condolences on the loss of James
your son and brother. We consider you family
and our hearts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Anthony & Karen Martin

Tonetta

May 16, 2025

So sorry to hear about Jay passing. May you rest in peace cuz. Tonetta Garner and the Waller family.

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