David Ernest Reed, Sr.
June 19, 1945 ~ June 9, 2015
Resided in:
Callahan, FL
David Reed Sr. (age 69) died Tuesday June 9, 2015 in Baptist Hospital, Jacksonville, FL following a short illness. He was the son of the late Ivey B. Reed, Jr., and Edith Drake Reed. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Herren Reed, sister Dianna Reed, son David Ernest Reed, Jr. (wife Jamie), daughter Denise Reed, son Daniel Reed (wife Lori); grandchildren Jesika Shake, James Reed, Megan Reed, Daniel Reed, Jr., and David Ernest Reed III; and stepfather Johnnie Perkins.
David was born in Ft Myers FL but spent most of his life in Buncombe County. He and Margaret spent several years living in both NC and FL, but in 2013 moved permanently to FL.
David was a longtime member of the Skyland Fire Department where he was a volunteer fireman, EMT, and Mountain Rescue instructor. He coached youth league football for many years and was a member of Tweeds Chapel Methodist Church. In 2002 he retired from BASF (formerly American Enka) where he had worked for 33 years. He was a member of the first graduating class of TC Roberson High School and attended AB Tech where he studied drafting and design.
David was a kind and generous man. Family and friends will miss his ready wit and wonderful sense of humor.
A graveside service will be held at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., Saturday June 27. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation to the charity of your choice.
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I am sorry that you are grieving the passing of Mr.David. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I hope you will find some comfort in Jesus’ promise of the resurrection, when those who are sleeping in death, will be raised up, and restored back to life. (John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15) May the words from these scriptures help ease your pain.
Margaret & family So sorry to hear of David’s passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
I believe he was one of my youth football coaches in the 70\’s. A great man and coach. He always brought out the best in us. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
David was a pleasure to work with and enjoyed seeing him everyday at BASF. Had many a laugh with him as he always had something to say that would make you laugh and brighten your day. So sorry to hear of David\’s passing and for your loss. Will always cherish the good times we had in the Engineering Department. He was a good man and friend.
as our senior class president, my deepest sympathies to the family from the 1963 class of T.C. Roberson High School.
Margaret,
We are so sorry to hear about David. We had a lot of great times with him and will remember his fun loving spirit. I think of you often. We are out of town and will not be able to attend his services. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all.
Dear Margaret,
Charlie and I are so sorry to hear the news about David’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Sending you love and comfort. Take care.
Margaret, I just heard the news about David’s passing. He will be missed. The SHHA will be missing his wealth of history and common sense when it comes time for a community decision. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David will be missed in our community. We have greatly appreciated his kindness, advice and sense of humor. We would like to express our sympathy and let you know our thoughts are with you.