of Millington, TN

June 9, 2014

Clifford F. ''Chuck'' Reed, 89, of Memphis, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2014. Chuck was born in the Center Community of Union County, MS February 26, 1925. He was next to the youngest of seven brothers and two sisters. All seven brothers served their country during WWII. Chuck served in the Army infantry and was seriously wounded in February 1945 near the Saar River in Germany and spent two-years in rehab at Kennedy VA Hospital in Memphis, He was employed for over 25 years as a cab driver for Veteran and Yellow Cab and was a long-time member of Oakville Memorial Baptist Church and more currently a member of Easthill Baptist Church.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Bettye; sons Larry (Union Co. MS), Dennis of TN and Ken (Debra) of Nashville; step-daughter Diane (Frank) Sutherland; step-son Reggie (Marcia); Bubba (Lisa) Buchanan, TN; numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Floyd, of 32 years; parents, Terrill and Ollie Reed, brothers Mayo, Milburn, Clyde, Byron, Austin, Hardin and sisters Bernice and Jewel.

The family wishes to express its deepest thanks and appreciation to the VA Hospital of Memphis for its many years of medical care and the home care givers of the last few years. A special thanks to all the close friends, neighbors and relatives who prayed and stayed close by his side on this journey to Heaven.

Visitation will be 5-7 pm Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Roller Family Funeral Home and an 11 am service there on Friday. Burial will follow at New Albany, MS.

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