Melvin “Houston” Reed, 95, of Jimtown, OK passed away on Friday,
February 18, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 28, 1926 in
Jimtown, the son of Vasker and Lillie (Reed) Reed.
Houston was a lifelong area resident and he attended Jimtown
schools. He married the love of his life Floye McDonald on September
14, 1946 in Gainesville, TX. Floye preceded him in death ten days
after celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary. Houston was a
farmer and cattle rancher. He loved spending time on the farm and
never wanted to leave unless Floye made him. Houston was a member of
the Leon Baptist Church. He did a lot of work for the church in his
younger years. Houston loved music and was an excellent guitar
player. He was a devoted family man.
Survivors include his daughters, Charlene Frazier and husband Jimmie
of Leon, and Dian Crider of Dickson, OK; daughter-in-law, Mary Beth
Reed of Jimtown; grandchildren, Kevin Frazier of Leon, Damon Frazier
of Lone Grove, OK, Josh Crelia of Fayetteville, AR, Amber Robertson
of Marietta, OK, Travis Reed of Jimtown, and Colton Reed of Jimtown;
and five great-granddaughters.
In addition to his wife and parents, Houston was preceded in death
by son, Devon Reed; brother, Heston Reed; and son-in-law, Johnny
Crider.
Graveside services for Houston will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday,
February 28, 2022 at the Leon Cemetery with Larry Hicks officiating.
Visitation will be Sunday at Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home & Cremation
Services of Marietta from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Casket bearers are Kevin Frazier, Damon Frazier, Travis Reed, Colton
Reed, Elvis Reed, and Crook Burton. Honorary bearers are Chris
McMahon, Mike Wilkerson, and F.S. Mapp.
