Mr. William H. Reid Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. William H. Reid

Staff Sergeant William Henry Reid, Sr. was born February 2, 1932 in Samson, AL. He was called into eternal rest on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his home in Spartanburg, SC. Mr. Reid was the son of the late John Mason Reed, Sr., and Ethel Lee Davis. William affectionately known as “Reid” attended Alabama State University. He was a decorated Staff Sergeant in the United Air Force serving for twenty-two years with honors. Staff Sergeant William Reid, Sr. earned the Good Conduct Medal twice, the Airforce Longevity Award and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Mr. Reid retired from Hoechst Celanese in Spartanburg, SC. William was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. He was a member of VFW Post 9349, Military Order of the Cootie Pup Tent #4 and a post member of Lodge #108 P.H.A of Spartanburg, SC. Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his wife, Frances Earl Reid; his children, Cynthia Miller, Denise Louse, Angela (Hubert) Dowell, Wendy (Bobby Jr.) Cates, Rhoda Reid (Bobby Pulley) and William Reid, Jr.; his granddaughter reared in the home, Tanisha Reid; his fifteen grandchildren; his eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. William was preceded in death by: his siblings, Martha Deal Jones, Karrie Nell Williams and John Mason Reed, Jr.; his daughter-in-law, Deidre Gist Reid. A Celebration of Life of Staff Sergeant William Henry Reid, Sr. will be held on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Bapist Church, 445 S. Church St., Spartanburg, SC. Rev. Dr. B. D. Snoddy will officiate. Burial will be in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 23010 Cannons Campground Rd., Drayton, SC.

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Please accept our sincere condolences for the entire family of Mr. William Reed. How incredibly hard it is to lose someone you love so dearly. Lovingly, Jehovah God, the God of all comfort promises us that one day soon death, sickness and pain will be of the past, never to return again. How we hope and pray for that day! - Revelation 21: 3,4

Mr and Mrs Brown

May God's peace be with you and sustain you during this, most difficult time. Cherish the memories you created with Reid. We will always remember him for his honesty, compassion, strength and he loved beyond limits. ?Ç£The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.?ÇØ Psalm 34:18

Hall/Prout Family

My deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved family member. There is nothing more painful in life then losing a loved one in death. Our loving heavenly father Jehovah feels your pain too. However he provides comfort from his word the Bible to help you cope with the sadness and grief that death causes. Psalm 34:18 says; Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit. And the wonderful promise at John 5:25 says; Most truly I say to you, the hour is coming, and the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God (Jesus), and those who have paid attention will live. To learn about this promise, please visit our website: jw.org and view the comforting video; Is There Hope for the Dead?

R. Sweatman