Memorial services for Byron Hugh Reed, 80, of Thackerville were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 15 in the Chapel of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home with Brother Murray McMurray officiating.
Born December 2, 1939 at Tioga, Texas, the son of Chester Byron and Era Lee Roberts Reed, he died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Mercy Health Love County, Marietta.
Byron spent most of his life in Love County migrating here in 1955. He married Lana Langston on October 13, 1969 in Gainesville, Texas. Byron served in the United States Army. He worked for Santa Fe Trailways as a truck driver and was owner/operator of Wolf Hollow Guitars for 40 years. Byron was an accomplished musician, songwriter and singer. He played the guitar and mandolin. He enjoyed restoring music equipment, mainly guitars. When he wasn’t listening to, creating, or performing music, he was an avid garage sale shopper. Byron was of the Christian faith. He had many hobbies and activities that he enjoyed, but perhaps the time he enjoyed most was spent with his family.
Byron was preceded in death by his parents; son, Chad Reed; three sisters, Judith Tabler, Virginia Kretzchmar, and Linda Reed; and two brothers, Randall Reed and Tim Reed.
Survivors include his wife, Lana Reed of the home; son, Johnny Reed and wife Tina of Marietta; five brothers, Gilbert Reed and wife Roxzan of Kingston, Gary Reed and wife Vicki of Thackerville, Lonnie Reed of Gainesville, Steven Reed and wife Janeth of Thackerville, and Anthony Reed and wife Karen of Thackerville; sister, Sherry Milam and husband Charlie of Thackerville; two grandchildren, Nikki Reed and Taylor Reed and wife Kayla; great-grandchild, Jagger Reed; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as honorary bearers were Jim Day, Wendell Donnelly, Gilbert Reed, Gary Reed, Lonnie Reed, Steven Reed, Anthony Reed, and Sherry Milam.
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