Douglas M Reed Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Douglas M Reed

Douglas Reed, 79, of Phenix City, AL passed Friday, December 29, 2023 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Bethel AME Church, 105 Highway 165, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Brandon Thornton, pastor, officiating . Public viewing from 1-5 p.m. EST on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Mr. Douglas MacArthur Reed was born on February 16, 1944, to the parentage of Louise and Willie Reed in Phenix City, AL. Doug (as he was affectionately known) received his education at Mount Olive High School. After graduation, Doug enlisted into the United States Army where he served during his young adult years. Following his time in the army, Doug would dedicate many years as an employee of Mead Westvaco until retirement. Doug accepted Christ at an early age and was a long-time member of Bethel AME Church of Fort Mitchell, AL where he never missed an opportunity to fellowship with family and friends. Doug loved drawing, sports, and singing in the choir.

Doug entered his eternal rest on December 29, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Gloria Ann Lewis (George), and brother Billy Reed.

Doug leaves to cherish his memory his wife Willie B Sumbry-Reed; sister Eleanor Garrett; 3 sons: Juan Reed, Jeffrey Reed, and Brandon (Brittany) Reed; 2 nieces and 3 nephews; 7 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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May God continues to bless Doug family during this sad time. I'm really shock to hear of Doug passing, Doug and I worked at Mead together more many years. I learned a lot from him during the years we worked together. He was a nice and humble person that touch many of us at Mead and throughout his life. Really going to miss you. Willie J Wellborn your friend.

Condolences to the family of Brother Douglas M. Reed, a former classmate at Mount Olive High School. Continue to thank God for his life in Christ. In Christ's love Always. Evangelist Mary Epps Jackson (Shady Grove MBC, Pittsview, AL).

To the Reed Family, sending prayers and condolences to all of you. May God embrace all of you with his unfailing love and comfort...Darlean Graham , Salem, Ala.

What wonderful person... he always told me... Trisha " Jeremy gone bring you some good one day"....,,Me and Jeremy will miss him dearly....

Mr. Reed was such a gentle soul, I pray God gives him eternal peace. Condolences to all affected by this loss, may God be with you.

Look to the hills from which cometh all our help knowing that all our help comes from the Lord Vera and Eric Woods and Family.

May God bring you peace and strength during the difficult days ahead. Doug was a nice gentle person. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love, Pastor Willie & Rachel Lyles

Words can not express how sorry I am about your loss. Jehovah comfort us in many ways through this word. REVELATION 21:3,4 reminds us how death will be no longer, and their will be the hope of the resurrection. Pslms 37:9-11;29 .

A Wonderful Man, praying for the Family.

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