Terrence Patrick Reed

Terrence Patrick Reed, age 53, transitioned to his resting place on June 20, 2020 in his beloved hometown of New Orleans, LA. Born and raised in New Orleans in the Seventh and Eighth Wards, Terrence attended both, John McDonogh High and L.E. Rabouin Memorial School. After the birth of his first and only child "Little" Terrence McKinney, Terrence left trade school and began his long-standing career in the Hospitality industry. His first job in Reunion Hall at the 1984 World's Fair launched a life-long path where Terrence ascended from a busboy to a lead waiter at the renowned Court of Two Sisters Restaurant in the French Quarter. It was there that he garnered many close friends who lovingly deemed him "Superman." Remembered by his friends and family as a talented visual artist and drummer, Terrence was a true aesthete with an undying passion for New Orleans. Terrence is survived by his mother, Joyce Reed Mayfield; father, Woodrow Reed Sr; son, Terrence McKinney; grandchild, Kennedy Taliyah Nelson; uncle, Willie "Bubba" Alsanders; aunt,Clara Alsanders Hodges; brothers,Woodrow Reed Jr., Roemalis Reed, Che Reed and Irvin Mayfield. Terrence was preceded in death by his stepfather, Irvin Mayfield Sr. and uncles, Robert and John Alsanders. A PRIVATE Ceremony honoring Terrance's love for life and good times will be held at Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home in the Historic Treme location, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 10 AM. Interment Holt Cemetery. A PUBLIC Viewing will be held in the Chapel from 9 AM to 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family is welcoming donations to support Terrence's 16-year old granddaughter's education. EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE WILL BE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO ALL COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS. YOU MUST WEAR A MASK AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING. YOUR COOPERATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. Please sign online guestbook at Charbonnetfuneralhome.com Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504)581-4411.