Richard Terry Reed was born in Nashville, TN, on June 18, 1942, to the late Margaret Abby and Richard Reed. He was one of two children; his sister Deloris Barbee preceded him in death. He transitioned to his heavenly home on March 31, 2025.
He was educated in the Nashville Public School system, graduating from Meigs High School, where he was voted the Most Athletic of his class. He then attended Tennessee State University until he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served two years of active duty and one year in the reserves.
He was an avid sportsman. He loved basketball from an early age and was unmatched on the court. He later came into the game of golf in his later years and would teach anyone who wanted to learn.
Richard dedicated 40 plus years to AVCO/Textron Systems, where he later retired.
Richard was a loving husband, a dedicated father, an easy-going grandfather, and a true friend to anyone who knew him. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Tracy Barbee, and his uncles, Buster and Paul Brooks. He leaves to cherish his precious memories; his wife of 46 years, Marian (Lipscomb) Reed, sons; Vincyl Fitzgerald, Reginald Hayes, Timothy Fitzgerald, and Richard Reed Jr, a nephew; Fredrick Barbee, a niece; Shawn Barbee (Kristina and Tratika Barbee) a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other nieces and nephews, and devoted friends Anthony Hayes, Charles Owens, and James and Paulette Groves.
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