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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