Jimmie Edmund Reed

Jimmie Edmund Reed, 81, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 27, 2013, at Moultrie Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in St. Augustine. He was born on May 20, 1932, in Rockwood, Ala., to Marvin Lee and Lora Levins Reed. He has been a resident of St. Augustine for more than 30 years.

Jimmie grew up and spent most of his life in Landover Hills, Md. He graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1951. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1952, served his country for four years, and is a veteran of the Korean War. Jimmie began work for Landover Hills Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad where he worked for 22 years and was past-president and chief. Other occupations included sales and real estate, but his last occupation with the St. Johns County School District is the one he holds most dear to his heart. The responsibility of driving school bus 58 was something he didn"t take lightly. He made sure the lives of his students were safe, happy and comfortable as they began and ended their school day. Retiring after 11 years was one of the most difficult choices he had to make.

Jimmie was happily married for 21 years to Joann, the love of this life. He was a loyal member of SABDA and had a strong passion for dancing. One of his favorite times was visiting family in Lusby, Md., during the holidays. Everyone will remember him as a classy gentleman who loved story-telling and remembering past times. He was a warm friend to so many.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Lora Reed; his wife, Joann Reed; brother, Max Reed; and sister, June Reed Scanlon. He is survived by his stepsons, Allen Beard and DeWayne Beard; granddaughter, Cheree Beard; and other family and friends.

The family of Jimmie Reed wishes to thank the caring staff of Moultrie Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation for making Mr. Reed feel at home for the last couple of years. He especially enjoyed 2 o"clock in the Ice Cream Parlor.

A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Craig Funeral Home, the Rev. David Shokes officiating.

Condolences may be left at the online guest registry www.craigfuneralhome.com.

Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.