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Quintus Reed

11/14/1946 - 04/09/2021

Obituary For Quintus Reed

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., Westhaven Funeral Home Chapel, 3580 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS 39209 with burial in Garden Memorial Park, 8001 Highway 49, Jackson, MS 39209.

Mr. Quintus L. Reed (affectionately known as Q) left us to dwell in the House of the Lord on April 9, 2021. He was born to the late Mr. James M. Reed, Jr. and Mrs. Pauline Tolliver-Reed and stepmother, the late Mrs. Eddye O. Reed.

Quintus lived in the Georgetown community where he worked at various jobs with community Entrepreneurs. Mr. Campbell’s Construction's company as a minor construction helper and Mayweather’s Milk delivery.

He attended the Jackson Public schools, Lanier Junior Senior High School in 1964. He attended Jackson State University where he earned a B.S. Degree in Social Science in 1968. After graduation, he moved to Oxford, MS where he was a teacher and taught French and English in the public schools. Also, he attended the University of MS earning a Masters in Social Studies.

After working as an educator, Quintus joined the Air Force and later received an Honorable Discharge.

At an early age Quintus was united in the Christian brotherhood at Faith Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS. He enjoyed attending church and Bible study. He studied the bible with a passion. Quintus was a sports enthusiast and was able to tell you any team's stats. He was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He leaves to cherish wonderful and loving memories: James M., III (Ida), Roy (Gloria), Ceagus (Sharron), Susan (Eugene), Michael, Sr., Maxine Harris. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.


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Prayers for the Reed family. So sorry for your loss.

Prayers for the Reed family. So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Pinkie Pleasant Gooden; Class 69'.

To the Reed Family, Quintus was a devoted member of the Bible Study and Sunday School at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church. He will be remembered for his sharing of the scripture. May the peace and comfort of Jesus Christ be with you. Carolyn Boyd and family.

Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Quintus. He was a very gregarious person who will certainly be missed. Rubye Purnell Funchess, Ph.D. Jackson State University

Quintus was a wealth of knowledge and if you would listen he would share it. Bless his soul. S. Thomas St.. Luke's

Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Quintus was a thoughtful and kind person who will be sorely missed.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. | MS

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