Raymond Lee "Bud" Reed
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Raymond Lee "Bud" Reed
Age 83, a resident of Evansville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his home in Evansville, Arkansas. He was born February 12, 1939 in Evansville, Arkansas, the son of William Dewitt "Buck" and Ella Mae (Wright) Reed.
Bud was a proud retired Navy Veteran, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 3. He was the first graduate of the Navy off campus college with the ceremony for his graduation held between the anchor chains of the Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk. After retirement from the Navy he worked as a surveyor for Jorgensen and Associates Engineering and was Education Coordinator for Indian Capital Vo-tech in Stilwell. He was a founding member of the Evansville Volunteer Fire Department. His greatest joy was his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Paul Reed and one sister Willene Bailey.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years Mary Phillips Reed; three sons Phil Reed, Mel Reed and Matthew Reed; five grandchildren Raymond Reed and his wife Justine, Miranda Reed and her husband Chris, Conner Reed, Caleb Reed, and Cooper Reed; five great grandchildren Ryker, Alieghia, Wyatt, Wyrlon, and Whiyten; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, October 14, 2022, 6:00-7:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, October 15th, 2022, at Academy Cemetery in Evansville, Arkansas.
Honorary Pallbearers will be past and present members of the Evansville Volunteer Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Evansville Cemetery Fund P.O. Box 264 Evansville, Arkansas 72729
Age 83, a resident of Evansville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his home in Evansville, Arkansas. He was born February 12, 1939 in Evansville, Arkansas, the son of William Dewitt "Buck" and Ella Mae (Wright) Reed.
Bud was a proud retired Navy Veteran, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 3. He was the first graduate of the Navy off campus college with the ceremony for his graduation held between the anchor chains of the Aircraft Carrier USS Kitty Hawk. After retirement from the Navy he worked as a surveyor for Jorgensen and Associates Engineering and was Education Coordinator for Indian Capital Vo-tech in Stilwell. He was a founding member of the Evansville Volunteer Fire Department. His greatest joy was his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Paul Reed and one sister Willene Bailey.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years Mary Phillips Reed; three sons Phil Reed, Mel Reed and Matthew Reed; five grandchildren Raymond Reed and his wife Justine, Miranda Reed and her husband Chris, Conner Reed, Caleb Reed, and Cooper Reed; five great grandchildren Ryker, Alieghia, Wyatt, Wyrlon, and Whiyten; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, October 14, 2022, 6:00-7:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, October 15th, 2022, at Academy Cemetery in Evansville, Arkansas.
Honorary Pallbearers will be past and present members of the Evansville Volunteer Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Evansville Cemetery Fund P.O. Box 264 Evansville, Arkansas 72729
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Academy Cemetery in Evansville, AR
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home
Final Resting Place
General
Feb 12, 1939
Oct 11, 2022
83
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Tributes
We're so sorry to hear about the passing of Bud. He was such a wonderful person. Praying for the whole family and sending our love. The Caswell Family
Lisa (Caswell) Hatfield - Family
I’m sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was a great man. I know you all will miss him deeply.
I will keep you, your mother, Mel and the rest of your family in my prayers.
Julie Randolph - Friend
Bud was a wonderful person, he would not accept anything but the best out of folks, and our community is better for it. Bud was instrumental in starting the fire department many years ago. He traveled the world with Mary and the kids. He lived a full life and he will be missed every single day.
Helen Presley - fellow firefighter
Hi Mary and family. I have had Bud on my mind for a month! I am so glad to have known him and for my wife Joyce to have met him and spent time with him. I remember him helping me place a headstone for James Colton at the Vinyard Cemetery at Possom Holler. Ther is a big hole in Evansville with the loss of Bud.
Lee H. Thomasson - Cousin
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Academy Cemetery in Evansville, AR
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home
Final Resting Place
General
Feb 12, 1939
Oct 11, 2022
83
Documents