Michael Paul Reed

Michael Paul Reed obituary, Knoxville, TN

Michael Paul Reed

Michael Reed Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville on Sep. 14, 2024.
Michael Paul "Mike" Reed, age 72, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Mike was born to Kenneth Reed and Carmen Musumechi on June 30, 1952, in New Orleans, LA. He earned his associate's degree in accounting and later retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Reed and Carmen Musumechi; stepmother, Claire Jeanfreau Reed; stepsister, Carol Jeanfreau Lauterbach.
Mike is survived by his stepsister, Jeanine Jeanfreau (Vic) Bernard; stepbrother-in-law, Rick Lauterbach; niece, Marianne Lauterbach Kalinoski; nephews, Rick Lauterbach and Michael Jeanfreau.
The family would like to offer special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Beverly Park Place for the care and compassion they showed Mike.
Mike will be buried privately at Greenwood Cemetery in Knoxville, TN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choosing.
Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel and Crematory is honored to serve the Reed family and invites you to sign the online registry at www.gentrygriffey.com.

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