Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Reed
Age 74, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at his home. He was born March 12, 1947 in Lawrence, Tennessee, the son of Eugene O and Lois Jean (Sparks) Reed.
Gerald retired from the United States Navy as Master Chief with 23 year of service. He went on to retire from the United States Postal Service in Lincoln, he also enjoyed raising cattle and chickens.
Gerald was a wonderful man, funny, intelligent, and was talented in many trades. He designed and built most of his home and his Pegasus motor home. He had many friends, loved his dogs Maggie and Merlin. He will be missed but never be forgotten, he will live in the heart of those who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 37 years Sharon Reed and one brother Wiley Tom Reed.
Survivors include his wife Orlinda Reed of Lincoln, Arkansas; one son Chris Reed Fayetteville, Arkansas; one daughter Cathy Rutherford and her husband Joe of Summers, Arkansas; his bonus children Scott Stufflebeam, Conan (Troy) Stufflebeam and Gina Solko; one brother Rick Reed and his wife Janet of Newport, Washington; one sister Peggy Erickson and her husband Dave of Lacy, Washington; five grandchildren Tyler Reed, Sydney Reed, Summer Reed, JW Rutherford and his wife Brandy, Annette Shelton, and six great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022 - 10:00 a.m at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.