Vernel Reed
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Vernel Franklin Reed (1917 - 2013)

Vernel Franklin Reed
Born in Simpson County, Mississippi, United Statesmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
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Husband of — married 4 Jul 1938 in Magee, Simpson, Mississippi, United Statesmap
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Died at age 95 in Magee, Simpson, Mississippi, United Statesmap
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Profile last modified | Created 22 Jan 2015
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Vernel Reed is buried in Athens Cemetery.

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Vernel F. was born in 1917. Vernel F. Reed ... He passed away in 2013.

Obituary
VERNEL F. REED, MAGEE, MS; Written by Terry Tutor On April 4, 2013 In Obituaries

Vernel F. Reed, age 95, of Magee, MS passed away on April 04, 2013, at Magee General Hospital. He was born August 07, 1917 in Simpson County to the late Anse and Nora Reed. He worked most of his life as a farmer and was employed with Rankin Wholesale and Pace Oil Company in Magee. His most memorable employment was when he served for many years as Bailiff for the Simpson County Court System in Mendenhall, MS.

He was a long-time member of Athens Baptist Church where he served a number of years as Chairman of the Deacons.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 74 years, Silas G. Reed of Magee; his two daughters: Jean Reed Adams and her husband, Fred, of Jackson and Donna Reed May and her husband, Bob, of Brandon. Also surviving him are 19 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, James Larry Reed, his brother, Garland Reed, and his sister, Mattie Lois Grubbs, all of Mendenhall, MS.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm on Sunday, April 07, 2013, at Tutor Funeral Home Chapel in Magee. Visitation will be 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Sunday, April 07, 2013, prior to funeral services. Burial will be in Athens Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Sullivan and Rev. John Coleman will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the Athens Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1535 Athens Road, Mendenhall, MS 39114.

The Reed family would like to express thanks and gratitude to Dr. Charles Pruitt, the staff at Magee General Hospital, and the staff of Gentiva Hospice Ministries for their loving support and care. [1]

Sources

  1. Published online by Tutor Funeral Home , written by Terry Tutor On April 4, 2013 In Obituaries
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107810647/vernel-franklin-reed: accessed 26 November 2023), memorial page for Vernel Franklin Reed (7 Aug 1917–4 Apr 2013), Find a Grave Memorial ID 107810647, citing Athens Cemetery, Sanatorium, Simpson County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by Ann Berry McNair (contributor 47146355).




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