Robert Reed Obituary
Visitation will be observed at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 9:00 am until the time of service.
Inurnment will follow in Fountain Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette.
Father Howard Blessing, of Lafayette, will officiate.
Robert Jack Reed, affectionally known as Bobby, was born September 21, 1941, in Ville Platte, LA and was a long-time resident of Acadiana. He graduated from Mamou High School in Mamou, LA. After high school, he attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and Southwestern University, currently University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Bobby was a proud United States Army veteran during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War.
After his time in the service, Bobby worked as an Electronic Engineer in the Oil and Gas Industry until his retirement. He was active in his community and played the accordion with the Mamou Prairie Band for 15 years. Bobby was a parishioner of St. Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Church in Lafayette. Bobby liked to watch football, fish, duck hunt and go to the family camp in Melville, LA. Family meant everything to Bobby, and he leaves a legacy of love and will be deeply missed.
Bobby is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Bonnie Ann Reed, of Lafayette, LA; his three children, sons, Steven Craig Reed and his wife, Jolane, of Maurice, LA and Mitchell Paul Reed, of Portland, ME, and daughter, Claudia Dene Reed, of Lafayette, LA; his eight grandchildren, Ashley, Seth, Katie, Taylor, Emily, Renee, Dorothy and Revon; his thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous dear friends.
He preceded in death by his parents Jack and Bonita Ardoin Reed.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Heart of Hospice of Lafayette and Pelican Point Certified Nursing Assistance Care of Maurice for the compassionate care given to Robert and his family.
Online obituary and guest book may be viewed at www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1010 Pandora St. 337-981-7098 is in charge of arrangements.
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Deborah Abbott
December 25, 2025
I called my mom for Christmas today and just learned that my Uncle Bobby passed away. My heart is with Aunt Bonnie, Mitch, Claudia, Craig and the who family. Hugs to you all.
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Jonno Frishberg
December 4, 2025
I played music with Bob, and later with his son Mitch, and also with Lisa Trahan and her dad Harry too. Now sometimes with his granddaughter Renee. Delighted in all of that immensely! I always enjoyed Bonnie´s grace and warmth when she came.
I have to say, my life has been enriched beyond measure knowing this family-
Quirky and Brilliant - Mysterious too- I am grateful for their passion and joie de vivre!
I wish Bob well on his journey, and we will pray for the repose of his soul.
And pray for the family to have peace and healing-
Love
Jonno
sarah mills
December 1, 2025
I remember Bobby and his wife
Bonnie from a long time ago.He was always a high energy person and was a great musician and Bonnie was so kind .He was definitely an asset to the community! He will greatly be missed by those he loved. Even though he will be terribly missed, he is at peace, happy and pain free. Sincerely, Sarah Mills
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