Emile Reed (Col Ret) Jr

Emile Lee Reed Jr., age 95, passed away on April 7, 2015 with his family by his side. Mr. Reed was born on August 6,1919 in Big Cane, Louisiana, son of Emile and Pearl Reed. He was a wonderful and much beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle. Mr. Reed attended Soule Business College in New Orleans, LA, and Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA. He was a decorated WWII veteran receiving the Legion of Merit award, and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was discharged on a Friday, and on the following Monday began a 20 year career with Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union. There are now 40 RBFCU branches across Texas and he was still in touch with many of its employees.

He lived in many places, including Louisiana, Virginia, Florida, Texas and Taiwan. He loved spending time with family and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his sister Sadie Crawford, of Phoenix, AZ. He is survived by sister Dorothy Schroeder of Serverne, MD and his brother Herman "Bib" Reed of Bunkie, LA; his wife of 75 years, Sarah Ann Reed of Austin; his four children Emile (deceased) and (Kay Reed) of Austin, TX; Sally and (George) Getten of Lakeway, TX; Walter and (Jennifer) Reed of Sugar Land, TX; and Deborah Roberts of Austin, TX; 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 10th, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home; 9700 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78750

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Salvation Army 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 231 Austin, TX 78701 (tel:512-782-8800).

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