Born: July 12, 1933, Ladonia, Texas

Parents: The late Mr. Andrew Reed and Rosie Lee Reynolds

Religious Affiliation: During his early years, Bill attended Griffith Chapel CME Church, where he served as head of trustees, a     steward, was in the male choir, and was over the Ministry to Men program. After moving to Texarkana, he joined New Zion Baptist Church, where he served as a devoted member.

Education: Clark High School of Ladonia, Texas

Employment: He was a retired Air Force Veteran. Bill retired from the Cotton Belt Railroad after working for 36 years. He was also the President of the NAACP in Commerce, Texas, where he received several awards. Bill received several Martin Luther King, Jr. awards and served the city of Commerce well.

Life Departure: April 2, 2021

Those left to cherish his precious memories:

Devoted Wife: Cathy Reed

One Son: Stacy (Pe'Tree) Banks of Texarkana, Texas

Two Daughters: Lena (Jerald) Nelson of Commerce, Texas

Franshicka (Adam) Brown of Texarkana, Texas

Two Grandsons: I'kil Banks and Ziven Banks

Six Granddaughters: Charlotte Reed, Chryzena Nelson, Keandra Banks, Aalayah Brown, Aaleciyah Brown, and Z'Ryen Banks

Two Brothers: Isaiah Norris and James Reed

Two Sisters: Pearlene Reynolds Owens and Bessie Baker

Others: A host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; one son, Billy Reed, Jr.; four brothers, Robert Mackey, Sr., Andrew Reed, Henry Reed, and Richard; and one sister, Mildred McKinney

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