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