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Robert Reid "Nik"
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Sheila Cross Reid; two daughters, Sheika Nikole Reid, and Kelena Reid; along with two grandchildren, Joshua Maxwell and Skyler Maxwell. As the Co-Owner of Avanti Real Estate Services, LLC for 30 years, Nik, along with his wife, Sheila built and opened the doors to affordable homeownership for numerous DC residents. Friends may visit with the family for viewing at 10 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Northeastern Presbyterian Church, 22nd & Varnum Streets, NE, Washington, DC. In memory of Nik Reid, in lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Madeline C. McCullough Scholarship Fund, in care of the Coalition for Non Profit Housing and Economic Development https://www.cnhed.org/training/mccullough-scholarship/
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Memories and Condolences
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Olivia Jackson Evans
July 5, 2018
My deepest, deepest condolences.
Maybelle Taylor Bennett
June 27, 2018
Dearest Sheila, Sheika and Kelena: You have my most sincere condolences on the passing of your husband and father. Younow have a new angel whose presence and love you will feel for the rest of your lives.
Keith Seay
June 27, 2018
My deepest condolences to Sheila and all of the family. Nik was always a class act. I am grateful to have known him.
June 26, 2018
Forever Remembered, Forever Missed. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Our deepest sympathy.
Gregory & Anita Taliaferro Swanson
Sharon Saddler
June 26, 2018
I could not have asked for a better Brother-In-Law. You were funny, humble, thoughtful, a wonderful husband and father. Your kindness to all is legend to all. I will miss your smile and healing manner. GOD be with you, my brother.
Peace, Sharon
June 25, 2018
Sorry for your loss and grief; may the promise at John 6:40 give you comfort and peace.
Bill Reddick
June 25, 2018
My prayers are with you Sheila and your family. Nik was a life long friend. God Bless His Soul. May he rest in peace.
Gwendolyn Lewis
June 25, 2018
Nik was like a brother to me. His mild manner, patient and caring personality with his family and close friends was endearing and constant. Always the same; count on a smile, and a kind Word whenever you see him. He was quite the gentleman. I will miss him. I am continuing to pray for the family.
Vecia Banner
June 25, 2018
Eternal love and peace.
Vecia Banner
June 25, 2018
May you rest in peace. May your destination be a place of great rewards where you find everlasting peace. Always, Vecia and family
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