Billy Ray Reed, 66, of Trion, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at his residence.
Mr. Reed was born in Ft. Payne, AL on March 18, 1950, to the late William Reed and Clara Sartin Reed. He loved to read and read his bible every morning. He was retired from the Frame Room of Mount Vernon Mills,
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Ruth Timmons, Floyd Reed, Paul Reed and Robert Reed.
Mr. Reed is survived by his daughters, Debra (Chad) Shepherd, Tammy Brown, Sandra Reed and Rita Reed; brother, Dee Reed; sisters, Sue (Gerald) Pinion, Pauline Fannin, Faye Brewer, Jean Brewer and Nina Keith; former wife, best friend and caregiver, Joann Reed; grandchildren, Kyle Blackmon, Tessa Taylor, Danielle Brown, Tremayne Shepherd, Tacobyus Shepherd, Taiquan Shepherd, Tracy Buttrum, Jerry Buttrum, Cody Buttrum and Brenda Buttrum; great-grandchildren, Tinleigh Taylor, Starla Buttrum, Tamber Buttrum, Elijah Buttrum and Zoe Buttrum; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. Reed will be held Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Blackmon officiating.
Mr. Reed will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Saturday, Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m.
Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.