Bobby Reed

Southern Memorial Funeral Home sadly announces the passing of Mr. Bobby Reed of Clayton Alabama. Service’s are entrusted to. Southern Memorial. The Ones Who Truly Care! When Only The Best Will Do. We ask that you please keep the Reed, family in your prayers as they travel through this difficult journey.

Bobby Gene Reed was born on January 5, 1947 in Barbour County to

the parentage of John and Alice Reed.

He confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and joined the New Mt.

Zion Baptist Church. He served faithfully in the church as the

Superintendent of the Sunday School and later became the Adult Sunday

School Teacher and the Chairman of the Deacon Board where he

remained faithful until his death.

He was wed in holy matrimony to a loving and devoted wife of 50 years

who remained faithfully by his side until death, Pearl Grace T. Reed;

and to this union 5 children were born.

He gained his wings on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 resting in his home after

a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Alice

Reed; brothers, John A. “Robert” Reed and Gus Reed Jr.; sisters, Juanita

Green, Mary R. Herron and Margaret Reed.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife, Pearl

Grace T. Reed; 5 children: sons, Bobby A. Reed, Georgetown, GA and

Antony G. Reed, Clayton, AL; daughters, Octavia L. Reed, Eufaula, AL,

Olivia R. Reed, Eufaula, AL and Sadelia (Timothy) Hayward,

Birmingham, AL.; 6 grandchildren: Johnathon Govan, Ki’Ondria S.

Chitty, Lebron Taylor, Khristian Heath, Layla Heath and Gavin T.

Hayward; 5 sisters: Tina R. Jones and Martha R. McNair, Rochester,

NY, Leila McClendon, Radcliff, KY, Linda R. McMillan, Atlanta, GA

and Pamela D. Reed, Helena, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins

and friends.

I know a big limb has fallen from our family tree

Hear my voice when I say to you, “Grieve not for me”

Remember all the good times, the laughter and the songs

And the life I lived while I was strong

Continue my heritage for I am counting on you

Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through

My mind is at ease now and my soul is at rest

Remembering all, how truly I was blessed

Continue our traditions, no matter how small

Go on with your life, don’t worry about the falls

I love and miss you all dearly, so keep up your chins

Until the day comes, when we are finally together again

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