Reid Michael MacFarlane

Reid Michael MacFarlane obituary, Hot Springs Village, AR

Reid Michael MacFarlane

Reid MacFarlane Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Caruth-Hale Life Celebration Center on Jun. 7, 2024.

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Reid Michael MacFarlane, born on May 16th, 2000, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, tragically departed this life on June 2nd, 2024, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was a beloved son, brother, boyfriend, and friend whose presence illuminated the lives of all who knew him.
Reid's passion for family, animals, outdoors, sports and helping others was evident to all who crossed his path. His gentle demeanor, pure-hearted nature, and unwavering reliability earned him the trust and admiration of countless individuals. Reid's contagious smile could brighten even the darkest of days, and his innate ability to put others at ease was truly remarkable.
He was a towering figure, not just in stature but in the size of his heart. Reid's kindness, considerate nature, and willingness to lend a helping hand made him irreplaceable to those fortunate enough to call him a friend. He leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will continue to inspire all who were touched by his presence.
While Reid's time on this earth was far too brief, the impact he made on the lives of others will endure for generations to come. His life was an amazing tapestry of kindness, generosity and unparalleled love.
He will be deeply missed by his family, his Skylen, his friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Though he may be gone, his spirit will live on in the memories and hearts of those who loved him dearly.
If you were lucky enough to know Reid, you should consider yourself one of the luckiest people on Earth.
Reid is survived and will be forever deeply loved by his parents, Mike and Angie MacFarlane; sister, Coy MacFarlane; his soulmate, Skylen Loy; paternal grandparents, Gary and Diane MacFarlane; Aunt Robin MacFarlane Houseley (Steven); cousins, Corey Taylor and Abby Taylor; maternal grandmother, Jo Jo Boyd; Uncle John Boyd (Tonya), Uncle Keith Decker; cousins, Braden Boyd and Lilly Boyd, Finley Turner (Tyler), Sydnor Trent (Marisol Galvan); second cousins, Ellie Turner and Millie Trent; family in love, Adam and Amanda Friedl, Kira and William Dozier, Brad, Emily and Evie Loy; beloved fur family, Jazzy, Kiki, Bella, Big Boo and Princess MacFarlane, Zoey McWiggles Friedl, and Harry and Marlee Loy.
He was preceded in death by his one and only Papa Johnny Boyd, his larger-than-life Aunt Shelly Decker, and fur family Molly and Ellie MacFarlane and Jazzy Belle Friedl.
Visitation will be at Caruth-Hale Life Celebration Center (2529 Airport Road) on June 10, 2024 at 1 PM with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2 PM with Pastor Andrew Gonzalez officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorials to be made to the Garland County Humane Society or your local Humane Society.
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Matt Mangan

June 11, 2024

From the short amount of time I knew Reid, he was always laughing, and he was genuinely such a light to those around him. We had one class together freshman year of high school, he sat behind me, and we would get in trouble for cracking jokes in the middle of lecture. Sure, maybe we should´ve paid more attention, but the impact it had on me, having a friend that was older than me who had every right to turn his nose up at me as a young freshman, made a huge difference. I´m very grateful for that ephemeral friendship we had.

Braden Boyd

June 11, 2024

The whole way towards, and away from your funeral I thought about words to say. I didn't have them then, and I'm not sure I have them now. I didn't get to know Reid as an adult, but from everything I heard, he was an amazing person. All of the crazy stories I have of my childhood involved Reid in some way, whether it was him ejecting me from the golf cart and skidding through the gravel drive, getting ran over by him and Coy in the go-cart, or getting stuck in the corn field we weren't supposed to drive in, it always involved Reid. We never got to beat Frogger on Jo Jo's computer, and I don't think I could now that you are gone. All this to say, many of my memories as a kid had Reid in them, and when I reminisce now, they'll be a shade of blue, but I think that's okay. I heard that your favorite color was blue.

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