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John E. "Jay" Reid passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010 at the age of 79.
Jay was born in Cameron, WV on January 4, 1931. His family moved to California in the 1940s. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and served for four years.
In 1957, Jay moved to Reno and in 1960, married his wife, Patricia. He became a State Farm Insurance agent in 1961 and continued until his retirement in 2005. He always considered his career rewarding. He cared about his clients and enjoyed helping them in any small way he could.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia; daughter, Lisa Richeson (Robert); son, John B. Reid; brother, Gary Reid (Janet), of Auburn, CA; and grand- sons William Richeshon, Phillip Richeson, and Patrick Richeson. His family was everything to him, as he was to each of them.
Services will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Walton Funeral Home, 875 W. Second Street, Reno, NV. Friends are encouraged to leave condolences and memories on the RGJ.com online guestbook and at waltonfu- neralhome.com . Private family burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
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Velma R. Mathias
March 15, 2010
Jay was our insurance agent for many years. Great personality. A friend you could always cout on. Condolances to Pat and family.
Patty & John Kress
March 8, 2010
I was first introduced to Jay right after my husband and I were married over 30 years ago, as Jay was my husbands insurance agent. Jay was also my husbands parents agent too so we have had a long relationship as a State Farm Ageny as well as a man who always had a kind word or would raze us about the Pittsburgh Steelers, as he knew we were huge fans. When Jay retired it was hard to step into his shoes of excellent customer service and genuine concern for his clients. We will be praying for your loss.
Theresa Desautels
March 8, 2010
Long before meeting him in person, I heard the word "gentleman" used in conjunction with Jay Reid. Those of us privileged to know him are better for the experience and our lives enriched. Jay epitomized honor & integrity & family values.
Anne Stewart
March 7, 2010
Jay was my parents' insurance agent, and mine as well from the time I was old enough to drive. He was always available, kind, knowledgeable and honest. I am sorry to hear of his passing. Our community is poorer without him.
Sandy Marz
March 5, 2010
Pat and family: I enjoyed working with Jay as an insurance agent and always heard kind words about him from the family. I'm sure he will be missed by all who knew him.
Dorothy and Mike Holmes
March 5, 2010
Jay was our agent for more than 20 years and was a wonderful, caring, helpful man. He served his clients and this community well. He was great man.
Dave and Kay Tockey
March 3, 2010
Pat and family, Dave and I both want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Jay was such a good man and Dave was honored to be his State Farm brother. We are out of the area at this time otherwise we would be in attendance on Thursday. We will certainly be think of you and your family.
Margie Medaris
March 2, 2010
Jay will truly be missed. I am honored to have known him and his family. My condolances go out to Pat and his family.
March 2, 2010
In memory of "jay" I send my condolances and sympathies to his family.Years ago I purchased insurance for John and he was very proffesional in what he did.He was a real business man.Though he will be surely missed,he will never be forgotten.....Donald McDonald
Terry Oliver
March 2, 2010
Shedding tears for one's landlord is not common, but Jay Reid was not the common landlord for UNR students Tod Bedrosian and Terry Oliver. Forty years ago we occupied the bedrooms above the State Farm office of Jay and Clark Tinsley across from Shoppers Square. The humor, advice and warmth from both Clark and Jay filled, what we laughingly called the "penthouse." Other than eating our dinners on their desks, we were good tenants. Jay was my insurance agent until his retirement. He was always competent and caring. Even if I had not spoken to Jay for some time, the banter and friendliness from Jay made it seem as if we saw each other every day. Jay Reid will be missed--a fine man and a life well lived.
--Terry Oliver
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